Diary of a Dog-walker

Time spent following a lead

Edward Stourton

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Black Swan
15 May 2012

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Edward Stourton muses on the meaning of life and all things canine as he walks his dog Kudu.

'If you are accompanied by a dog you can talk to anyone, and anyone can talk to you - about anything ...' And they do. Edward Stourton's walks with, Kudu, his dog, become an opportunity for wonderfully unlikely encounters, and reflecting on the world from the dog-walker's perspective proves remarkably illuminating. Ed and Kudu's small trips to the park offer up big insights into romantic attachment, honour and heroism, guilt and depression, our sense of duty, beauty and the hard facts of life's pecking order. Diary of a Dog-Walker is witty, wise and will be utterly irresistible to any man or woman with a dog.

By: Edward Stourton
Imprint: Black Swan
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 155g
ISBN: 9780552777278
ISBN 10: 0552777277
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 15 May 2012
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Edward Stourton is a newpaper columnist and the author of five previous books. He is writer and presenter of several high-profile current affairs programmes and documentaries for radio and television and regularly presents BBC Radio Four programmes such as The World at One, The World this Weekend, Sunday and Analysis. He is a frequent contributor to the Today programme where for ten years he was one of the main presenters.

Reviews for Diary of a Dog-walker: Time spent following a lead

Utter magic. Edward Stourton is civilized, charming, and writes like an angel. The dogs all spring to life but this is a gorgeous book for everybody - not just for dog lovers. I love it -- Jilly Cooper The sort of book that might convert even a cat-lover to the charm of canine company -- Jane Shilling * Mail on Sunday * Delightful... [a] charming and thoughtful book * The Oldie * Diary of a Dog-walker is a delight, combining gossipy politics and shaggy dog stories adroitly * Time Out * After a career setback at BBC radio, Edward Stourton took stock of his life with these imaginative meanders with Kudu his English springer spaniel, who seemed to have an angst-free life. This is the world conceived on a canine level, interpreted with intelligent humour and human interest by his affectionate owner -- Iain Finlayson * Saga Magazine *