The Dog Says How

by Kevin Kling

Book Overview

In this wonderfully original collection of autobiographical stories, popular storyteller and NPR commentator Kevin Kling deftly weaves pitch-perfect scenes of childhood antics and adulthood absurdities with themes of overcoming tragedy, forging lifelong friendships, and living with disabilities in a complex world. In "Circus," Kling recollects how his love of boats, animals and adventure inspired him to join a traveling circus troupe--but it was the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0873515994
• ISBN13: 9780873515993
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Borealis Books
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 4.9" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

You laugh, You cry

This book reminded me of what is important in life and how everyone has their own journey. Thank you for writing it down and for deciding to stay...

a most beautiful storyteller

I first saw Kevin Kling perform a one-man play (2A, I think it was called) when I lived in Minneapolis in the early 80s. His performance has stayed with me these many years since. I've loved hearing his stories on NPR and am deeply moved - always - by the depth of laughter he evokes and the tears that inevitably follow. He's a beautiful writer - more, he's a beautiful soul. I'm grateful this book has been published. I will also be giving it to many loved ones for the holidays.

Funny, insightful, touching...

...not to mention well-written, this book is as every bit as wonderful as listening to Kevin Kling on NPR. Lacking only his fantastic delivery, the essays are delightful examples of the art of rollicking story telling. I laughed out loud repeatedly as I read the book in one sitting. My only complaint is Kevin is so funny, that it is easy to miss how beautifully he writes. I suppose I'll just need to read the book again!

FINALLY- a book by Kling!

Kevin Kling is more than a storyteller---he's a connection to the heart of the world. His talent for touching what connects us all, makes us love, makes us freak out, and so on, and so on, is more than remarkable. In short: He "gets" people. The same way Keillor and Sedaris, and even the Car Talk brothers---maybe especially they- get people. If you've not had a chance to see him on stage, or hear him on Pulic Radio- do yourself a favor. Get a copy of this book and a comfortable place to read. Once you start- you won't want to go anywhere for a while. When finially you do, I think you'll find that the stories go with you.

I've been waiting for this book for a decade.

I first heard Kevin Kling on National Public Radio a decade ago. He was reading one of his haunting and hysterical commentaries, and it was a "pull the car over to listen" moment. I was hooked from that point on. Since then I've tracked down every one of his live performances, on-air interviews and unforgettable commentaries that I could find. I kept thinking, "but when will he write a book? when will he write a book?" Finally he has written a book, this marvelous book, and I have ordered not only a copy for myself, but ten other copies for Christmas Presents. I cannot freaking wait.