"When I say Jenna Blum's upcoming Woodrow on the Bench wrecked me
and that I'm now sobbing eating all the chocolate, I mean it in the best
way possible."--Jodi Picoult
"Jenna Blum's wonderful moving memoir, is a "girl and her dog" story
for the ages!"--Garth Stein, author of The Art of Racing in the Rain
The New York Times and internationally bestselling author of Those
Who Save Us pays tribute to her beloved black Lab, Woodrow, in this
beautiful memoir that recalls the last six months of his life and the
ways in which he taught her to live.
"For anyone who's ever loved an old dog."
Since she adopted him as a puppy fifteen years earlier, Jenna Blum and
Woodrow have been inseparable. Known to many as "the George Clooney of
dogs" for his good looks and charm, Woodrow and his "Mommoo" are
fixtures in their Boston neighborhood.
But Woodrow is aging. As he begins to fail, the true nature of his
extraordinary relationship with Jenna is revealed. Jenna may be the dog
parent, but it is Woodrow, with his amazing personality and trusting
nature, who has much to teach her. A divorcée who has experienced her
share of sadness and loss, Jenna discovers, over the months she spends
caring for her ailing dog, what it is to be present in the moment, and
what it truly means to love.
Aided by an amazing group of friends and buoyed by the support of
strangers, Jenna and Woodrow navigate these precious final days together
with kindness, humor, and grace. Their unforgettable love story will
reaffirm your belief in kindness, break your heart, and leave your
spirit soaring.
