{"product_id":"diary-of-a-dog-walker-time-spent-following-a-lead-9781504087056","title":"Diary of a Dog Walker: Time Spent Following a Lead","description":"\u003cb\u003eA British journalist muses on his life and canine-related topics while walking his dog, in this book inspired by his popular newspaper column.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eIf you are accompanied by a dog, you can talk to anyone, and anyone can talk to you--about anything.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e After being dismissed from his job as a radio presenter, Edward Stourton had plenty of time to walk his English Springer Spaniel, Kudu, in London's Battersea Park. Stourton found himself contemplating a variety of dog-associated questions like \u003ci\u003eHow well does he really know Kudu?\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e Can our dogs know us?\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e Do they understand what ownership is?\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e How loyal are they really?\u003c\/i\u003e; and\u003ci\u003e Do they know guilt?\u003c\/i\u003e Then he began examining more complex subjects--art, sexual politics, war, government, philosophy, and life in general--from the amusing perspective of a man walking his dog. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eDiary of a Dog Walker\u003c\/i\u003e, Stourton shares excerpts from his columns, full of insights gained from his adventures with Kudu, as well as anecdotes from his personal life. It adds up to a wise and witty read perfect for dog-lovers everywhere. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eDiary of a Dog Walker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Utter magic. Edward Stourton is civilized, charming, and writes like an angel. The dogs all spring to life but this is a gorgeous book for \u003ci\u003eeverybody\u003c\/i\u003e--not just for dog lovers. I love it.\" --Jilly Cooper, author of the Rutshire Chronicles \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"The sort of book that might convert even a cat-lover to the charm of canine company.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eMail on Sunday\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A thoroughly enjoyable ramble through a diverse selection of topics which range from dogs of war and dog fighting to presidential pets and choosing the right name. . . . In turn serious, funny, sad and light-hearted; it's a perfect mixture which is just right for the bedside table.\" --Karen Bush, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Dog Expert\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEdward Stourton has worked in broadcasting for four decades. His work includes BBC Radio 4 programs such as \u003ci\u003eThe World at One\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe World This Weekend\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSunday\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/i\u003e, and he has been a foreign correspondent for Channel 4, ITN, and the BBC. Stourton was one of the main broadcasters of the \u003ci\u003eToday\u003c\/i\u003e program for ten years.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Open Road Integrated Media, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50488610717970,"sku":"9781504087056","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_fbdefc1f-42f4-410c-a633-eda13ad83233.jpg?v=1730481018","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/diary-of-a-dog-walker-time-spent-following-a-lead-9781504087056","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}