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Book News: John Grogan (author of Marley and Me)'s new memoir


From Publisher's Lunch:

Author of the bestselling Marley & Me John Grogan's new memoir, THE
LONGEST TRIP HOME, has been announced for publication on October 21 by William
Morrow. "From his troublemaking childhood to his courtship of a fiery blond
named Jenny, Grogan writes about how he came to terms with who he is and what he
believes." It's called the "story of a son in the making, and of growing up in a
loving, but comically old-school Catholic family."

Grogan says in the announcement, "Even before Marley & Me was
published, I knew this was the story I wanted to tell next. The Longest Trip
Home is a story very close to my heart."

He'll promote his children's book A Very Marley Christmas, releasing
September 30, while touring for the new memoir, and the film version of Marley
(starring Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston) is set for release on Christmas
day.
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Anonymous said…
I had to get the book when I saw how adorable and cute the dog is! It reminds me of my dog when he was a little puppy! :)
June 24, 2008 at 4:12 PM
Anonymous said…
While I have not read Marley & Me or the children's book, I can't help but wonder what else Grogan has left to say!
June 26, 2008 at 12:21 PM
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