{"product_id":"the-dog-who-came-to-hal-borland-9781635618846","title":"The Dog Who Came to Stay: A Memoir","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne dark and stormy winter night, outside his remote New England farmhouse, Hal Borland heard howling. At the door were a half-starved black-and-white mutt and his puppy companion. While reluctant to welcome these uninvited guests into their home, Hal and his wife gave them refuge, finally naming them Pat and Mike. When a local boy lost his dog, and the Borland's gave Mike to him, Pat's strong personality blossomed, and he becomes a treasured companion and member of the family. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccompanying Hal on hunts (and himself proving a formidable threat to local wildlife), Pat is the ideal touchstone for insights into the natural world. The Borlands learn valuable lessons from Pat--trust, relationships, and harmony with nature--the same values that led their move from city to country. Through this process, they develop a deeper appreciation for the place they call home. \u003cem\u003eThe Dog Who Came to Stay\u003c\/em\u003e is a first-rate memoir detailing the immeasurable bond between humans and their beloved companions. With touching insight and wry humor free from sentimentality, it's a compelling tale for all ages; you won't put it down  \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Hal Borland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1635618843\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781635618846\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Echo Point Books \u0026amp; Media\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/14\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 220\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.57lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.46d","brand":"Hal Borland","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44044658278655,"sku":"9781635618846","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8893707c-10ff-46a9-abec-6389f8323e96.jpg?v=1684974125","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-dog-who-came-to-hal-borland-9781635618846","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}