Bad to the Bone: Memoir of a Rebel Doggie Blogger

Absoolutely GREAT Book!

This book had me laughing out loud. It is written from the dog's perspective! Fantastic!

A very cute story.

A quick read and very sweet story. No unhappy ending!!

Howl with Laughter at this Irresistible Doggie Memoir!

From the day that Bo is brought home from the local animal shelter, he brings mirth and joy into the lives of the Hoefinger couple, as he will into your home, too, if you decide to read Bad to the Bone. As 'Bo' writes, "It had taken me seven years to get to a place where I finally had the four F's: family, friends, fun, and food." Not being content with only one dog, Bo's human 30+ parents decide, first of all, to introduce a cat, named Moose, and later a canine sister, Copper, with whom he soon becomes firm friends. Starting out in a modest home in Albany, New York, the Hoefingers have to move cross country when Bo's father's employer relocates to Atlanta, Georgia. There Bo continues his freelance employment as chief squirrel and chipmunk chaser, in addition to his primary occupation as guardian of the home and trustee of the kitty litter tray (and, oh boy, does he love to nibble those morsels.). In addition to Bo's anecdotal recall of his emotional rollercoaster life with his family, there are also numerous illustrated lists throughout the book, covering such bone-crunching topics as 'Top Ten Reasons I Love My Mother', 'My Favorite Movies/Shows' (including Dog Day Afternoon) and 'Favorite Non-Food Smells' (including 'My pee on anything'). In addition to a question and answer session with Bo, and one with his human parents, the memoir ends with a number of photographs of Bo in a number of fitting disguises, as well as with his buddies. Endearing without being soppy, Bad to the Bone is a delightful, heart-warming read. And, don't worry, unlike many books that are written by humans, the ending isn't sad, as Bo states in the epilogue: "I'm still typing away at the tender age of sixteen, and besides, I'm so nimble that falling off anything, other than my latest diet, isn't going to happen." For any dog lover, this 'memoir' is a must-it'll no doubt lead to you recalling any and all memories that you have of any dog that you have ever owned or known. [For a golden retriever / chowchow cross, Bo writes very well indeed, and deserves the golden paw print of approval.]

A Dog Lover's Treat

Books about dogs are a huge trend now, with many of them on the bestseller lists. I am a dog lover; we had Malcolm, a beautiful basset hound, for seven blessed years, so I admit I'm a sucker for dog books.

Bad to the Bone: Memoir of a Rebel Doggie Blogger tells the story of Bo the dog, through his eyes and words.

The book started as a Christmas gift for Bo's "mom" from Bo's "dad", and after people suggested it would make a good book, it came to be.

The book is cute, and there are several humorous passages. Bo goes to work with Dad on a Saturday, and Bo describes the event as if he were working at the office himself. (My husband used to take Malcolm to work, so this vignette amused me.) Bo says:
"I had read in Business Week that companies value employees more if they show leadership skills, so decided to initiate an exchange of ideas. I raised my leg as high as it could reach and left my first business message, right on the cubicle wall located by the entrance."

Bo was fired shortly after that incident.

Bo discusses his "dad's" inability to give good presents to his "mom". Mom got Dad a watch for his first gift and he got her a sweatshirt with Opus the penguin on it. Dad got Mom a vacuum cleaner for Valentine's Day and even though she returned it, for Christmas he got her a Roomba. Dad is a slow learner.

Mom is not a good driver, and Bo's description of how she got her car stuck on top of a wall is pretty hilarious. I'm glad dogs can't talk, because if they could, imagine all the awful (true) things they'd tell their parents about each other.

Bad to the Bone brought back many sweet, funny memories for me of my dog. I laughed out loud several times reading about Bo's adventures. The only criticism I have about the book is the over-reliance on scatological stories. We know that dogs and cats can be gross, and there were a few too many stories about elimination for my taste.

Bo's Memoir

Meet Bo, a golden retriever/chow mix breed shelter dog. Bo has written his life story, and I enjoyed it thoroughly! Bad to the Bone is written from Bo's point of view. We meet his "parents", his feline friend (who almost didn't make it into the family), and read about all of his adventures.

Bo's humor will turn around the story of his injured paw and will make you laugh, as will his dream about being on a compilation of game shows. Also in Bo's memoir is the inclusion of special pages with articles such as Why I Love My Mother ("She feeds me." is listed three times), Canine Bingo, Ask the Magic Bo Ball, States I've Peed In, and many more. There are also photos of Bo and a Q & A with him.

Bad to the Bone is laugh-out-loud funny (and I don't laugh out loud while reading very often) and a heartwarming story of why more people should go to their local shelter when they want a dog. Obviously Bo's parent love and enjoy him, and he has brought as much joy as any pedigree pup could.

Reviewed for Midwest Book Review

Bo Hoefinger is a 1'10", 63-pound dog who claims to be a "mutt on the outside" but "a purebred on the inside." Bo takes the reader on a delightful journey as he relays his life, beginning as a shelter dog who finds his forever home through a "revenge adoption". We meet Bo's feline sister Moose who suffers from constipation, canine sister Copper who passes gas when she walks, and Bo's owners, a naïve young couple who don't know what they're in for when they adopt Bo. This dog blogger's antidotes about his family and furry friends are heartwarming and filled with humor. Sprinkled throughout the book are Bo's lists, including his favorite non-food smells (we can all guess what the first one will be), ten things he's had in his mouth, and states he's peed in. From the preface to the interview at the end, this dog biography is zany and so laugh-out-loud funny, the reader will be reluctant to put the book aside. Bad to the Bone is sure to be a favorite among animal lovers and those who enjoy a fun read or simply want (or need) a good laugh.

Important to note is that the book is dedicated to rescue and shelter workers and a portion of the proceeds is donated to help homeless dogs. Bravo!

A Book for Dog Lovers and Beyond

Written by a cheeky dog, this clever book has plenty of humor; however, it also deals, with caring and affection, with the fundamental issues in life. Imagine a well written and often poignant memoir of family life, from the point of view of a salty, but loving dog; a dog with a zest for life, a sense of humor, and a fearless honesty. It is clearly a book for dog lovers. But it has a greater appeal -- it has dimensions that far exceeded my expectations.
An added bonus: it can be read continuously or a few chapters at a time -- and Bo, the author, will continually surprise you with his imagination.

I laughed so hard I cried...

This book is positively hysterical. If you have a sense of humor it is a must read. A good,fun,entertaining book.

must read , great gift

Bo's adventures will make you laugh out loud, specially consireing they are all TRUE.
Bob....

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