I Got a Dog After Everyone Died

Praised by Neil Gaiman, Katherine Ryan, and more"Glamorous. Heart-breaking. Hilarious. Feminist. Life-changing" - As featured on BBC2's Between the Covers

"Emily Dean's book is so good, I can't help but love it. It's a mix of funny, sad, and hopeful" - Neil Gaiman

"This is a wonderful and special book" - Adam Kay, author of This is Going to Hurt

"A heartwarming and heartbreaking read that I couldn't put down" - Alan Carr

"Incredibly moving, always funny and brilliantly written. I urge everyone to read it" - Frank Skinner

"LOVELY. Sad and funny and warm and DOGS" - Marian Keyes

"I read it in one sitting - it's so blinking good" - Lorraine Kelly

"A book that will leave you smiling but with a lump in your throat" - Mail on Sunday, '100 Hottest Summer Books 2019'

The funny, heart-breaking, and wonderfully told story of love, family, and overwhelming loss that led Emily Dean to find hope and healing in the dog she had always longed for. Growing up with the Deans was a fabulous training ground for many things. Ignoring unpaid bills, being the most entertaining guest at dinner, and deconstructing poetry. However, it didn't feel like home without the dog Emily craved.

Emily shared the lively chaos with her beloved older sister Rachael, her rock. Over the years, their bond grew ever closer. While Rachael started a family and had a treasured dog named Giggle, Emily threw herself into unsettled adventure, with dog ownership remaining a distant dream. Tragically, Rachael was diagnosed with cancer. In just three devastating years, Emily lost not only her sister but also both her parents.

This is the funny, heart-breaking, and wonderfully told story of how Emily discovers that it is possible to overcome the worst that life can throw at you, that it's never too late to make peace with your past, and that the right time is only ever now. As she finally starts again with her very own dog - the adorable Shih-tzu named Raymond.

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