In the Company of Newfies: A Shared Life

by Rhoda Lerman

Book Overview

Finally back in print, In the Company of Newfies is one of the most beautiful books ever written about dogs. It has become a classic and a collectible. It is a book of love and loss...for owners of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805037462
• ISBN13: 9780805037463
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Heartfelt Writing

Although the title suggests this book may be only for Newfie owners, it will touch the heart of most dog owners. If you value your dog as a true member of your family, you will understand exactly where Ms. Lerman's sentiment comes from. Whether you have dogs or simply love dogs, you will likely find this book touching and will go away with a smile.

You hate for it to end

Wonderful book that you hate to have come to an end. Captured the love and joy of sharing your life with a Newf. Entertaining as well as engaging.

OUT OF PRINT? What a shame!

This is a warm and moving book about living with the best breed of dog in the world - the Newfoundland. Ms. Lerman shares her personal experiences with some sweet Newfies and touches your heart in the process. I have been owned by these wonderful beings and feel this book gives insights into life with them for prospective Newf people and bring fond memories for those who have loved and lost them.

An Emotional Education / New Insight To Newfie Thinking

This book was a Christmas gift for my husband from our 13 month old Newfie girl. Snuggled together, we spent most our "together" time reading about Rhoda's solumn commitment and unconditional love to her Newfie family. Her example has helped my husband understand and overcome some of the pitfalls of bringing a 9 month old Newfie (our second) into our household and given us new insight in the behavior of our new "baby" as to why and how she expresses herself. With opened our minds, we try to understand her possible way of thinking. I could not help the feelings of lonliness and sorrow that flooded over me when the book came to an end. Ben, Molly, Pippa and the rest had suddenly become part of our lives and now they were no longer there. I wanted more. I still want more. We look forward to the sequel to see how Rosie and Silkie grow up. We miss them all. To Rhoda Lerman: You are an exceptional woman with an exceptional family. Thank you for allowing us to share a year in your family's life.

I loved this book!

It is lyrical and mesmerizing, beautiful and sad. The author has an extraordinary interest in bonding with her dogs, so we are treated to her extensive musings on their personalities. Why do they do what they do? What are their relationships with each other? This is a quick read that reminds me of THE HIDDEN LIFE OF DOGS. In both books the authors quickly bring us into the inner workings of their homes where dogs are central. It helps that the subject of IN THE COMPANY OF NEWFIES is one of the most beautiful and fascinating of breeds--Landseer Newfoundlands. This is a great book