**In this "little gem" (Washington Independent Review of Books), **
Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and New York Times bestselling
author Dave Barry learns how to age happily from his old but joyful
dog, Lucy.
As Dave Barry turns seventy--not happily--he realizes that his dog,
Lucy, is dealing with old age far better than he is. She has more
friends, fewer worries, and way more fun. So Dave decides to figure out
how Lucy manages to stay so happy, to see if he can make his own life
happier by doing the things she does (except for drinking from the
toilet). He reconnects with old friends and tries to make new
ones--which turns out to be a struggle, because Lucy likes people a lot
more than he does. And he gets back in touch with two ridiculous but fun
groups from his past: the Lawn Rangers, a group of guys who march in
parades pushing lawnmowers and twirling brooms (alcohol is involved),
and the Rock Bottom Remainders, the world's oldest and least-talented
all-author band. With each new lesson, Dave riffs hilariously on dogs,
people, and life in general, while also pondering Deep Questions, such
as when it's okay to lie. (Answer: when scallops are involved.)
Lessons From Lucy shows readers a new side to Dave Barry that's
"touching and sentimental, but there's still a laugh on every page"
(The Sacramento Bee). The master humorist has written a witty and
affable guide to joyous living at any age.
