Author: Dave Barry
Format: 125x170mm
Number of pages: 192
Binding: Hard
Manufacturer: Jota
Year of publication: 2019

Enjoy yourself, stay on top of things and above all, don't lose your enthusiasm!

Dave Barry, Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and bestselling author of The Right Guy's Handle, uses observations from his beloved and fiercely intelligent female dog Lucy to help us discover how to age gracefully.

Dave Barry tries to learn from his dog Lucy how to live life to the fullest, facing the obstacles and challenges that come with life after middle age. From the chapter "Make New Friends" (which he himself fails to do because he can't overcome his aversion to people) to "Don't Stop Having Fun" (where he describes his lifelong membership in the marching band a unit that has participated in many parades including Obama's inauguration.) Lucy teaches Dave how to live in the present, how to let go of the daily grind and how to be comfortable in your own skin.

Whether Dave Barry is trying to advise us to "Pay attention to the people we love" (even when our brains aren't listening) or deciding to "Put the anger behind us," it's hilarious. The book Dog Tips for a Happy Life is a funny and wise guide to a joyful life.