Description
Description
Betsy Vereckey was thirty-seven and newly divorced when she rerouted her life from New York City to a tiny town in New Hampshire she knew virtually nothing about . . . except that it was her dog's hometown. A lot of people switch up their lives after a divorce, but only a dog lover would drive a rental car north with just a duffel bag and a Glen of Imaal terrier named Ronan in the backseat.
While Betsy's decision to move to Hanover was motivated by a desperate need for change-along with the fact that Mercury was no longer in retrograde and she'd been offered a "garden" apartment she could almost afford-sometimes challenging circumstances and a cosmic hunch lead you right where you're meant to be.
From the author of the essays "How my dog helped me find love again" (Newsweek) and "This recipe is the best thing I got from my divorce" (Washington Post) comes a relatable, funny, and inspiring memoir for anyone feeling stuck in life. As Betsy discovers in writing these stories, taking a leap of faith to find your personal authenticity isn't wrong-it's the key to happiness.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"Vereckey's engaging voice and warm observations keep the pages turning...An honest portrait of someone trying to navigate through the unknown and figure out what home means when everything familiar has fallen away." -Kirkus Reviews, a recommended pick
"A delightfully uplifting, engrossing memoir that will captivate readers, particularly dog lovers but also those interested in emotive, intimate tales of self-discovery following major life changes. -The BookLife Prize
"A funny, raw, and quietly luminous memoir..." -Kelly McMasters, author of The Leaving Season, a Good Morning America May Books Pick
"Vereckey writes with a reporter's observational eye, an essayist's heart and a divorcée's skewering wit. Inspired by the love of a dog, this is a feel-good story with some bite." -Seven Days
"Vereckey is a raconteur at the top of her game. This is a memoir that vividly evokes the power of community: how we find it; how we nurture it; how it shapes us." -Ernest Scheyder, National Book Award longlisted author of The War Below
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