Diary of a Dog-walker by Edward Stourton - ISBN: 9780552777278
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Life’s big questions answered, one dog walk at a time.

Diary of a Dog-walker

Time spent following a lead

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  • Paperback

    192 pages

  • Release Date

    15 May 2012

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Summary

Edward Stourton muses on the meaning of life and all things canine as he walks his dog Kudu.

‘If you are accompanied by a dog you can talk to anyone, and anyone can talk to you - about anything …’ And they do. Edward Stourton’s walks with, Kudu, his dog, become an opportunity for wonderfully unlikely encounters, and reflecting on the world from the dog-walker’s perspective proves remarkably illuminating.

Ed and Kudu’s small trips to the park offer up big insights into romantic…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780552777278
ISBN-10:0552777277
Author:Edward Stourton
Publisher:Transworld Publishers Ltd
Imprint:Black Swan
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:192
Release Date:15 May 2012
Weight:157g
Dimensions:198mm x 129mm x 12mm
Series:Black Swan
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Critics Review

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 everybody - not just for dog lovers. I love it

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 everybody - not just for dog lovers. I love it – Jilly Cooper
The sort of book that might convert even a cat-lover to the charm of canine company – Jane Shilling * Mail on Sunday *
Delightful… [a] charming and thoughtful book * The Oldie *
Diary of a Dog-walker is a delight, combining gossipy politics and shaggy dog stories adroitly * Time Out *
After a career setback at BBC radio, Edward Stourton took stock of his life with these imaginative meanders with Kudu his English springer spaniel, who seemed to have an angst-free life. This is the world conceived on a canine level, interpreted with intelligent humour and human interest by his affectionate owner – Iain Finlayson * Saga Magazine *
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 * Your Dog *
Stourton is a genuinely warm and engaging writer who clearly loves his canine companion, despite his (relatively few) faults, and this little book is a tasty treat for dog owners and dog lovers * Bookgeeks.co.uk *

About The Author

Edward Stourton

Edward Stourton is a newspaper columnist and the author of five previous books. He is writer and presenter of several high-profile current affairs programmes and documentaries for radio and television and regularly presents BBC Radio Four programmes such as The World at One, The World this Weekend, Sunday and Analysis. He is a frequent contributor to the Today programme where for ten years he was one of the main presenters.

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