Bestselling Author and Columnist to Appear at Laguna Beach Books

July 18, 2010 - PRLog -- LAGUNA BEACH, CA., August 22, 2010, 6:00 pm. Laguna Beach Books is pleased to welcome W. Bruce Cameron, author of A Dog’s Purpose: A Novel for Humans. The bookstore will donate 10% of the cover price of all books sold that day to The Pet Rescue Center in Mission Viejo.

A Dog’s Purpose is the remarkable story of one endearing dog’s search for his purpose over the course of several lives. More than just another charming dog story, A Dog’s Purpose touches on the universal quest for an answer to life’s most basic question: Why are we here?

Surprised to find himself reborn as a rambunctious golden-haired puppy after a tragically short life as a stray mutt, Bailey’s search for his new life’s meaning leads him into the loving arms of eight-year-old Ethan. During their countless adventures, Bailey joyously discovers how to be a good dog. But this life as a family pet is not the end of Bailey’s journey. Reborn as a puppy yet again, Bailey wonders — will he ever find his purpose?

Heartwarming, insightful, and often laugh-out-loud funny, A Dog’s Purpose is not only the emotional and hilarious story of a dog’s many lives, but also a dog’s eye commentary on human relationships and the unbreakable bonds between man and man’s best friend. This moving and beautifully crafted story teaches us that love never dies, that our true friends are always with us, and that every creature on Earth is born with a purpose.

Although the book has only been on shelves for less than a month, it has already garnered many favorable reviews. Temple Grandin said “I love this book and I could not put it down.” Kirkus Reviews called it “Marley & Me combined with Tuesdays with Morrie.” And Publisher’s Weekly stated that it “rises above the genre to become a fable for humans.”

About W. Bruce Cameron:
W. Bruce Cameron is the New York Times bestselling author of 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter, which was turned into the hit television series. He has twice been voted the #1 best humor columnist by the National Society of Newspaper Columnists, and his nationally syndicated column is read by more than three million readers every week. He lives in California.

About Laguna Beach Books:
Laguna Beach Books is an independent bookstore striving to create a community-enriching environment with a superb selection of books for adults and children, exciting author events and readings, and friendly, knowledgeable staff. Laguna Beach Books is owned by Jane Hanauer and is located at The Old Pottery Place at 1200 S. Coast Highway.

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