A Dog's Journey

A Dog’s Journey by W. Bruce Cameron – To be Discussed on Wed Feb. 6, 2019 at Geneseo Public Library

Buddy is a good dog. After searching for his purpose through several eventful lives, Buddy is sure that he has found and fulfilled it. Yet as he watches curious baby Clarity get into dangerous mischief, he is certain that this little girl is very much in need of a dog of her own. 

When Buddy is reborn, he realizes that he has a new destiny. He's overjoyed when he is adopted by Clarity, now a vibrant but troubled teenager. When they are suddenly separated, Buddy despairs―who will take care of his girl?

A charming and heartwarming story of hope, love, and unending devotion, A Dog's Journey by W. Bruce Cameron asks the question: Do we really take care of our pets, or do they take care of us? More than just another endearing dog tale, A Dog's Journey is the moving story of unwavering loyalty and a love that crosses all barriers.

*Discussion Questions:

1. What is a dog’s purpose?

2. How well does the author do in his ability (or not) to mimic what a dog might (might!) be thinking? Is there a certain credibility, or not, to the novel's premise—a thinking dog?

3. For a dog, what is the difference between obedience and love?.

4. Is love different for dogs from what it is for humans?

5. How would you describe the dog’s voice?  Do his thoughts sound like thoughts a dog would have?

6. Although the dog is a different breed in each life – and even a different gender – what traits always remain the same?

7. The author was born in Michigan in 1960.  How much of the book do you think is autobiographical, or inspired by real life events?

8. Do dogs dream?

9. Are you a proponent of reincarnation? For humans.or pets??