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GIVEAWAY & REVIEW: Oogy by Larry Levin (audio book)

November 22, 2010 By Mary

Description

In the bestselling tradition of Rescuing Sprite comes the story of a puppy brought back from the brink of death, and the family he adopted.

In 2002, Larry Levin and his twin sons, Dan and Noah, took their terminally ill cat to the Ardmore Animal Hospital outside Philadelphia to have the beloved pet put to sleep. What would begin as a terrible day suddenly got brighter as the ugliest dog they had ever seen–one who was missing an ear and had half his face covered in scar tissue–ran up to them and captured their hearts. The dog had been used as bait for fighting dogs when he was just a few months old. He had been thrown in a cage and left to die until the police rescued him and the staff at Ardmore Animal Hospital saved his life. The Levins, whose sons are themselves adopted, were unable to resist Oogy’s charms, and decided to take him home.

Heartwarming and redemptive, OOGY is the story of the people who were determined to rescue this dog against all odds, and of the family who took him home, named him “Oogy” (an affectionate derivative of ugly), and made him one of their own.

About the Author

Larry Levin and his family live in a suburb of Philadelphia, PA. He is an attorney in solo practice. He and his wife, Jennifer, have been married for twenty-six years. Their sons, Noah and Dan, are eighteen. Oogy is eight.

Product Details

  • Audio CD
  • Publisher: Hachette Audio; Unabridged edition (October 12, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1607886618
  • ISBN-13: 978-1607886617

SOURCE:  PUBLISHER

MY THOUGHTS
LOVED IT

Oogy is such a heartwarming tale. I have never heard of the breed, Dogos, before reading this book and the author did such a nice job of making this dog jump off the pages. The story begins with the adoption of twin boys, the death of a beloved cat and finding the love of Levin family’s life in the form of an abused dog. I have read many stories about dog fighting but didn’t really know much about the use of “bait dogs” since I would guess the majority of them don’t survive. Oogy is a very special dog to have survived this traumatic experience and the Levins are a very special family to see through the ugly appearance of this wonderful animal.

Dogs can really become part of the family and you love all of your family no matter what they look like. Oogy’s personality triumphs over any outward defects. This is truly a book of courage and love. I recommend it to any dog lover!

WANT TO WIN A COPY OF THIS AUDIO BOOK?

Contest is open to anyone with a US or Canadian mailing addresses (no PO Boxes)

Contest ends on 12.8.10 Winner will be chosen by Random.org on 12.9.10
Winner will have 48 hours to respond to email or a new winner will be chosen.
This giveaway is sponsored by Hachette Book Group and up to 3 audio books will be available.
Only one winner per household address!

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Comments

  1. Bethie says

    November 22, 2010 at 8:22 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway. I have heard such good things about his book.

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

  2. holdenj says

    November 23, 2010 at 1:44 am

    This looks like such a heartwrenching, yet wonderful story. Thanks for the info and chance to win.
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  3. Bethie says

    November 24, 2010 at 10:48 pm

    Daily Entry 11/24

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  4. Bethie says

    November 25, 2010 at 5:03 pm

    Happy Thanksgiving
    Daily Entry 11/25

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  5. holdenj says

    November 26, 2010 at 9:40 pm

    Daily entry 11/26. Thanks!
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  6. Crystal says

    November 28, 2010 at 2:59 am

    Aww.. poor pup. I have heard really good things about this book. Thanks for the chance to win! 🙂
    11/27
    COJ24 at aol dot com

  7. holdenj says

    November 28, 2010 at 12:59 pm

    Daily entry 11/28. Thanks!
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  8. Bethie says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:22 pm

    Daily Entry 11/29

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  9. holdenj says

    November 30, 2010 at 1:34 am

    Daily entry 11/29. Thanks!
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  10. Susan says

    November 30, 2010 at 4:51 pm

    I follow you on GFC.
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    November 30, 2010 at 4:52 pm

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    November 30, 2010 at 4:54 pm

    I follow Swamped on Facebook.
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  13. Susan says

    November 30, 2010 at 4:55 pm

    I like Oogy on Facebook.
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  14. holdenj says

    December 2, 2010 at 2:57 am

    Happy December 1!
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  15. holdenj says

    December 3, 2010 at 2:06 pm

    Daily entry 12/3. Thanks!
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  16. Anonymous says

    December 4, 2010 at 6:04 am

    What a great cover!!

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  17. holdenj says

    December 5, 2010 at 10:20 pm

    Daily entry 12/5. Thanks!
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  18. Anonymous says

    December 6, 2010 at 8:34 pm

    Woof, woof. Mary!!:)

    clio

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  19. Bethie says

    December 7, 2010 at 3:15 am

    Daily Entry 12/6

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  20. Mary (BookHounds) says

    December 10, 2010 at 1:53 am

    FELECIA — felecia

    OLA — onorman

    WANDA — bnredeemed

    An email has been sent to the lucky people named above (first part of their email address in case my note ends up in spam). The winner(s) has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.
    Thanks to all who entered.

    Didn’t win? Order your copy from my Amazon link:

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