Just Gus: A Rescued Dog and the Woman He Loved | 
 enlarge | Author: Laurie Williams
Creator: Roslyn Banish
Publisher: McWitty Press
Category: Book
List Price: $15.95
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Rating:  27 reviews
Sales Rank: 21275
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 80
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 8 x 0.7
ISBN: 0975561812
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.0832
EAN: 9780975561812
ASIN: 0975561812
Publication Date: February 9, 2006
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Product Description
Gus was a lucky dog. Injured and abandoned, he could have become another of the 7 million animals euthanized every year. Then Stephanie Williams entered the picture. A successful journalist, she had been diagnosed with late-stage breast cancer at the age of 30. On medical leave and living alone, she wanted a warm four-legged companion. When she saw Gus's soulful eyes and goofy grin, it was love at first sight: she would rescue him, and he would return the favor. Just Gus is about how much one dog did to make a dying woman happy giving tireless love, comfort, and support. This extraordinary story shows how one dog brought joy and hope to a woman's last days.
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 I was expecting more of a story. November 30, 2008
Colene M. White (Mesa, AZ USA)
I was disappointed in this book in that it is very short. Considering the time left for this lady at the time she acquired Gus, I guess there could only be so much story there. The relationship appears to have been rewarding for her, and it is wonderful that she had Gus for her remaining lifetime. Overall the story was just a little superficial and I don't believe it came close to conveying the depth of the relationship that probably existed between Gus and his owner.
Good But Short October 15, 2008
Julie L. Sego (Pa)
This is a good and sad book, but it is very short. Could have been longer.
 Just Gus Review September 24, 2008
Kay F (California)
This is a beautiful story that can be read in about an hour. It's of hope, kindness and generosity of spirit. The photos are delightful as well.
 Easy reading that will grab your heart August 27, 2008
Barbara W. Keltner (Texas)
This writing is not particularly deep and was not meant to be, but it will touch you deeply. I loved it! It sits on my coffee table and I have had to wait for guests to finish before we can leave.
heartbreaking July 18, 2008
Patrick Carlin (Fort Myers, FL United States)
Just Gus is basically a picture book for adults. A heavy picture book that's short but powerful. You can read it in 15 minutes but it'll stay with you for long after that. It's the story of a rescued stray and the love he brings to a woman in her final days. Read it and pass it on.
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