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Handbags and Poobags: Tales of a Soho Boxer Dog [Kindle Edition]

Alice Wright
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (69 customer reviews)

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“Handbags and Poobags.... and bags of laughs too! A love story with a twist in its very waggy tail. I think Alice Wright is really Bridget Bones! Forget Hugh Grant or Colin Firth though, her dog is a much better love interest (and he’s a proper Boxer!)
If you’re contemplating settling down with a good dog, read this first and if it doesn’t put you off then you’ll be fine. Already had your heart stolen by a dog? You’ll definitely recognise the dogification of your wardrobe, the permanent damage to your flooring and especially the gritty bed linen!
What a page-turner. I Loved it.”
Beverley Cuddy, Editor DOGS TODAY MAGAZINE

"Incredibly honest, genuine and captivating... a real life take on modern day doggie living. It is brutally honest yet heart-warmingly brilliant. A must for all animal fans."
Jessica Brown, PETS MAGAZINE

What happens when you drop a big, bouncing Boxer dog into the life of a glamorous girl about town? Alice Wright reveals all in her dog-memoir with a difference...

Alice's busy life consists of 'parties, premieres and private members clubs' and she loves it! She certainly doesn't want the responsiblity of a partner or a pooch but seems to end up with more than she bargained for in this very funny but incredibly personal memoir about modern dog ownership.

Set in the streets of Soho and the parks of North London HANDBAGS AND POOBAGS reveals why you should never wear a long cashmere scarf when poop scooping and how to hide a dog under a barstool and in the back of a taxi-cab.

A bit different from the traditional pet-memoir this warm, touching real life tale is full of embarrassing anecdotes and surprising discoveries as Alice realises that owning a dog changes not only her lifestyle but her life.

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 312 KB
  • Print Length: 234 pages
  • Publisher: Alice Can't Cook (1 May 2012)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B007ZRYPK2
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Not Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (69 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #857 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Free in Kindle Store)
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Kindle Edition
This book is good fun and I have completely fallen in love with the Boxer Puppy (I won't give away his name). It tells the story of how a city girl who loves to party has her life completely transformed when buying a Boxer dog puppy.

Alice lives in Soho and her life consists of focusing on her career and attending glamorous premieres and parties. Her life is completely transformed when her and her partner decide to buy a puppy.

This book has some hilarious anecdotes, tips on how to clear up doggy poo (don't wear a long scarf), and builds a realistic picture of the responsibility of owning a dog. If you were planning on buying a puppy for the first time I would definitely recommend reading this book beforehand. The author states on numerous occasions that it is not a training manual, however, it is a good way of preparing you for the damage puppy can do to furniture, also how much time and commitment is required to become a responsible dog owner.

For the puppy's first birthday Alice holds a birthday party at her office for him, this was one of my favourite parts of the book. The food ordered, the balloons, gifts and also the reactions of the other members of the office.

There are many other funny moments in the book which I do not want to spoil. The story is also a love story and there are some really touching moments in the book.

I am also a dog owner and can relate to a lot of the tales in the book, I can also relate to the fact that the good times outweigh the bad and your dog will end up being a part of your family (and most probably will end up sleeping in your bed!)

A lovely story, 4 stars from me.

Becky Sherriff (The Kindle Book Review).
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Doggy-tastic 19 Aug 2012
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
An entertaining and relatable memoir about the ups and downs (but mainly ups) of owning a dog, and how it changes (read: takes over) your life for the better. Like anyone who owns or has grown up with dogs, I could happily sit and talk for hours about them - sharing tales of their adorable antics with whoever will listen. Offering honest insight into what it's really like to share your home with a canine companion, anybody who's thinking about taking the plunge and getting a puppy should read this. Filled with hilarious anecdotes, this is no boring pet manual - it covers all the common (and not-so-common!) mistakes, misjudgements, and surprises that owning a dog entails. Doggy-tastic in all respects.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Good fun read 11 Aug 2012
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was half-expecting designer handbags and a designer dog but no (thank heavens). There was mention of a pair of lovely blue sandals (naughty Basil!) and tales of poobags in handbags (not in designer handbags!) but the story centred around Basil the Boxer puppy and Alice's life at the time. No spoilers, but, I can say - as Alice says very early in the book - that the dog does not die. So enjoy it without fear of tears!! It's a lovely read.
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Published 29 days ago by Louise McGillvray
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So much of this book is so my life !! Loved it so funny oh and
Boxer dogs rule with drool
Published 2 months ago by Cazza
4.0 out of 5 stars A reader
Loved it. Could relate to it in many ways even though my dog was not a boxer. Great easy read.
Published 2 months ago by Heddy
3.0 out of 5 stars Tales of Soho Boxer
The book was funny in places but I felt the characteristics and funny goings on which owning 3 boxers myself could have been funnier and the book lacked depth. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Marie
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book
This was a mostly easy and fun book to read although it was quite emotional in parts, and i would recommend to any dog lover.
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