John Grogan

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Marley and Me - Signed Limited Edition - 2006

 

Writer John Grogan

John Grogan, born on March 20, 1957, is an American author and journalist best known for his heartwarming memoir Marley & Me. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Grogan developed a passion for writing at an early age. He earned a degree in journalism from Central Michigan University, setting the stage for a successful career in the field. Grogan's journalistic journey began with local newspapers, where he honed his skills and storytelling abilities. In 1985, he joined the South Florida Sun-Sentinel as a columnist, where he covered various topics and issues.

His engaging writing style and ability to connect with readers garnered him a dedicated following. However, it was the publication of Marley & Me in 2005 that catapulted Grogan to international fame. The memoir chronicles his life with a mischievous yet lovable Labrador Retriever named Marley. The book not only became a massive bestseller but also struck a chord with readers around the world, resonating with the universal experience of love, loss, and the joy that pets bring to our lives. Marley & Me was eventually adapted into a successful film in 2008, starring Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson, further cementing Grogan's place in the literary world. The success of the book and its film adaptation allowed Grogan to transition from journalism to full-time writing.

In addition to Marley & Me, Grogan has authored several other books, including The Longest Trip Home and The Antsy Artist, showcasing his versatility as a writer. His works often explore themes of family, relationships, and the impact of animals on our lives. Beyond his writing, Grogan is known for his down-to-earth personality and relatability, which has endeared him to readers and fans alike. His ability to capture the essence of the human-animal bond has left a lasting legacy in the literary world, making John Grogan a beloved figure whose stories continue to inspire and resonate with people of all ages.

 

Marley and Me - Life and Love With the World's Worst Dog

The heartwarming and unforgettable story of a family and the wondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in life.

John and Jenny were young and deeply in love, with a perfect little house and not a care in the world. Then they brought home Marley, a wiggly yellow furball of a puppy. Life would never be the same.

Marley quickly grew into an uncontrollable ninety-seven-pound steamroller of a Labrador retriever. Expelled from obedience school, even the tranquillisers prescribed by the vet couldn't stop him.

Yet through the chaos and the hilarity, he won hearts and remained a steadfast model of devotion to his family, even when they were at their wits' end. Unconditional love, they would learn, comes in many forms.

Is it possible for humans to discover the key to happiness through a bigger than life, bad-boy dog? Just ask the Grogans.

John and Jenny were just beginning their life together. They were young and in love, with not a care in the world. Then they brought home Marley, a wiggly yellow furball of a puppy. Life would never be the same.

Marley grew into a barreling, ninety-seven-pound streamroller of a Labrador retriever. He crashed through screen doors, gouged through drywall, and stole women's undergarments. Obedience school did no good and Marley was expelled.

But just as Marley joyfully refused any limits on his behavior, his love and loyalty were boundless, too. Marley remained a model of devotion, even when his family was at its wit's end. Unconditional love, they would learn, comes in many forms.

Marley & Me is John Grogan's funny, unforgettable tribute to this wonderful, wildly neurotic Lab and the meaning he brought to their lives.