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Happy New Year and welcome to our week-long Wordless Wednesday Party at Create With Joy! Are you ready for a new year of photographic fun and story-telling, with a few new features sprinkled in for your pleasure?
This year, I’m participating in the 2017 What An Animal Reading Challenge. As I discover noteworthy books throughout the year, I’ll be sure to share my favorite animal-themed recommendations with you!
To kick off the year, I’d like to introduce you to A Dog’s Purpose – a book that has received acclaim as an IndieBound NEXT Great Read and Library Journal starred reviews, is taught in schools in all 50 states from Middle School to College Level, and is hitting the big screen on January 27, 2017.
There’s tons of fun stuff on the Dog’s Purpose website for children and educators to enjoy. In the meantime, here’s a few details about the book!
A Dog’s Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron
Have you ever wondered why you’re here on Earth and what your purpose is in life?
Would it surprise you to learn that dogs ask themselves these existential questions too?
In A Dog’s Purpose, W. Bruce Cameron shares the heartwarming, humorous and insightful story of an endearing dog who finds himself being reborn as different dogs in different families over the course of several lives as he searches for his meaning and purpose.
Bruce and His Rescue Dog Tucker
As the author explores the unbreakable bonds between people and pets and the intrinsic value in every living creature, this New York Times and USA Today bestseller will find its way into the hearts of dog and non-dog people alike!
Be sure to pick up your copy of A Dog’s Purpose now so that you can see how the movie compares to the book when it releases on January 27!
Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the publisher. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
Movie Trailer: A Dog’s Purpose
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Wordless Wednesday – Week of January 3, 2017
Happy Wordless Wednesday, dear friends! It’s time to share your favorite family-friendly photos – with or without words – at the friendliest party in town!
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Twitter: bethere2day
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Sounds interesting, I liked the photos especially Bruce and His Rescue Dog Tucker aww heheh!
All the best for 2017 🙂
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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Isn’t that a great photo? Captures the magic of their relationship!
Thanks for the link up. Hope you have a wonderful day, Joy.
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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Hope your day is amazing too Carol – do great things! 🙂
I know you’re not supposed to judge a book by its cover … but that one is super cute! Happy New Year. ^.^
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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I know what you mean Kristin – I fell in love with the cover too!
Can’t wait to see the movie!
Twitter: thenanahood
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I can’t wait to see that movie! As you know I am a dog lover! Our 7 dogs are family! hugs and Happy New Year friend!
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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Wow Teresa – I knew you had dogs but did not realize that you had 7 of them!
So glad you’re going to see the movie! 🙂
I will have to look for that book!
Twitter: selfsagacity
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Happy New Year! Have a wonderful week and stay warm.
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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Thanks Amanda – you too! Have an amazing New Year!
Twitter: Myllls
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How sweet the story abut a Dogs Purpose, I love stories about animals and sometimes they make me tear up.
Thanks for hosting, Happy New Year!!!
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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I always need tissues with me when I read – it doesn’t take much at all!
Looks like a great heart warming movie.
This book sounds wonderful, Ramona. Definitely adding it to my reading list! 🙂
Happy New Year to you, Tsunami and Magellan. And thank you for hosting.
Hugs!
Twitter: Xmasdolly
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Awwwww I definitely have to see the movie. I’m a dog person for sure, but I’m trying to find a new one I’d like to give a dog a home that has none, but I’d like to get a little dog just for me… like a teacup dog or pug or my friend told me today about a bichon pooch and they are soooooooo adorable… I miss my dog soooooo much… 🙁
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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I am so sorry for your loss Marie. I know that when you’re ready you will find a new dog to love.
You have so much love to give. Happy New Year to you!
That looks like a good read, Tsunami and Megallan. We think that doggies are here to show us how to live in the present, just like we cats do and to think with our heart. Doggies are very loyal and they love you unconditionally and their purpose is to teach us to be the same. We hope the book is available in our Country, we would love to read it!
Pawkisses for a Happy and Healthy New Year to you all and for a wonderful day 🙂 <3
OH, I love this!!!! I feel the same way about my puppy, Cherry. I know she was meant for our family, and she has become such an amazing part of our lives. Such a gift and a blessing!
Happy Wednesday!
Megs
Very interesting. I might have to check it out.
Thanks for hosting!! Looking forward to meeting new people!!
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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Welcome Anderson!
Looks like a great read, would need the tissues for that one for sure. Bruce’s rescue dog, Tucker is so adorable.
Thanks for hosting the hop! So much inspiration to start a new year off right
I just saw the trailer for this film and it looks wonderful. I will have to check out the book.
Happy 2017!
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Traci
This book sounds truly heartwarming! I love books about pets. 🙂 It is nice to read about happy relationships.
Thank you for the movie trailer clip! I’m off to find the book on Amazon. The movie looks pawsome!
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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Enjoy and glad you enjoyed the movie trailer! 🙂
Sounds very interesting! Thanks for linking up at Together on Tuesdays 🙂
Let me know if you’d like to add my book The Returns to your reading list! I’d be happy to send you a copy. You can read more about it on my blog. Let me know. ☺ Thanks for joining the Pet Parade.
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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Thanks for the offer Melissa – your book looks fun – I will be in touch!
Sounds a great book,I wonder if the movie will get release here,Happy New Year,xx Speedy
This looks incredible! Thank you for sharing … I’d never heard of it.
I saw the movie advertised on TV and it looks great.
Isn’t Tucker a gem, he looks such a loving dog!!
Happy Sunday Selfie,
The Dash Kitten Crew
Sounds like this will transfer well to the big screen. We like this sort of adventure cum educational story so will definitely be looking out for the book, maybe even the movie…
Purrs ERin
I’m stopping by from the Mommy Monday linkup. I didn’t know that this movie was based on a book! I’ve got to find it. 🙂
Sounds like such a sweet book! Thanks for linking up to Funtastic Friday!
Twitter: truebookaddict
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I love the preview for this movie. I had forgotten it was based on a book. I want to see the movie, but I know, as with all animal related movies, it will be happy and sad at the same time.
Thanks for sharing. I didn’t know there was a book until finding your post. Can’t wait to see the movie!
This sounds like a beautiful book!
I have read both of these amazing books by this incredible author. Waiting to see the movie with my Kleenex in hand. The second book was harder for me to get through. A dear bloggy friend gave me the first book, this one based on the movie, when our youngest daughter lost her little Roxanne, a chihuahua rescue. It comforted all of us in my house.
Your words are wise here and it is always a pleaseure to stop by and say hello.
May your weekend be filled with goodness and many blessing. Thank you for sharing. xo
I didn’t know this was a book until recently. I’ve definitely wanted to see the movie! Thank you for linking up with the LMMLinkup!
Aw, this sounds so lovely! Thanks so much for sharing over at Friday Frivolity 🙂
I didn’t actually realize that it was a book first. Thanks so much for sharing and for joining us each week at Share The Wealth Sunday!