Luke Kirby as Jim Montgomery, Ethan's father in an unhappy and abusive marriage with Elizabeth and an alcoholic. In 2015, DreamWorks acquired the film rights for Cameron's novel. [9] On May 8, 2015, it was announced Lasse Hallström would direct the film. [10] On August 5, 2015, Britt Robertson and Dennis Quaid joined the cast. [11] On September 18, 2015, Pooch Hall was cast in the film. [12] On October 15, 2015, Bradley Cooper joined the cast to play Bailey's inner voice, [13] but the role was eventually performed by Josh Gad. [14] Principal photography began on August 17, 2015. [15] During production, controversy ensued over treatment of a dog during filming. [16] Release [ edit ] Please note I realize this is not necessarily a “good” book – it’s written from a dog’s point of view so it’s pretty simple and it definitely is designed to make you feel all of the things, but I give zero shits. I love dogs and I hate almost all people so it worked great for me. Juliet Rylance as Elizabeth Montgomery, Ethan's mother in an unhappy and abusive marriage to Jim, whom she later divorces. See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of A Dog’s Promise by W. Bruce Cameron. Problem: Details (if other):

This book was sad at times and happy at times. It also probably helped people to look at dogs, and other pets differently. There has always been a lot of talk about just what animals feel, are owners placing human emotions on them, do they have souls, do they think as we do. In this book, the dog definitely has a soul and has thoughts and emotions. Burke is paralyzed from the waist down, since birth. And his father, Chase, gets him a dog to help him and make him feel more “normal”. Burke trains his new dog, Cooper, to do it all! Assist, steady, Get It, Stay, and just how to be a service dog. Bailey volvió! Por pedido de Ethan, nuestro leal y querido Bailey regresa del cielo de los perros para ayudar y mediar entre dos hermanos peleados, los nietos de Ethan. Empezando como perro de servicio, a perro normal, y muchas vidas entre ellas, Bailey está determinado en cumplir su promesa a Ethan y ayudar a Burke y Grant a arreglar las cosas, sin importar cuántas vidas le tome. Rachel Portman Scoring Lasse Hallstrom's 'A Dog's Purpose' – Film Music Reporter". filmmusicreporter.com . Retrieved 19 January 2017. As usual, Cameron pushes his story along from the mind and watchful eyes of the novel’s beloved canine hero(es). The dogs are completely dedicated to their humans – and to getting as many treats as possible, of course. Devotion is, in fact, at the heart of this heartwarming novel.

In this novel we learn the story of "Bailey", a very special doggy. Through many of his several reincarnations, from wild to domestic dog, a very confused and adventurous Bailey tries to find the existential purpose of all his many lives, and the reason of his dogness. Bailey is a good dog, and when he finds eight years old Ethan, everything seems to fall into place; but a dog's life is brittle, and Ethan is not safe...

Publishers Weekly called A Dog's Purpose "a tail-wagging three hanky boo-hooer" and "delightful". [4] The Long Beach Post praised Cameron's ability to get inside a dog's psyche. [5] The Christian Science Monitor recommended the book. [6] The Washington Post criticized Cameron for "exploiting dogs' selflessness for his own mawkish ends". [7] Series [ edit ] I thought this was a cute book (told from the dog's POV) about one dog's search for purpose in life. Although in this book the dog wan't just one dog he was Toby,Bailey, Ellie, and Buddy. He was born, he lived, he died to be reborn again. In each of his lives he searches for his purpose. One day, the men bring more dogs to the Yard. One of them looks like Mother—but isn't Mother. And the other looks like Sister—and is Sister. Kit, Borys (2015-10-15). " 'A Dog's Purpose': Bradley Cooper in Talks to Voice". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved 2015-10-25.

I anticipated how many or perhaps even all of these reactions would be impacting my heart almost simultaneously, like the dizzying crescendo of light and sound in the grand finale of a fireworks show. I knew we as readers would be leaping tall feelings in a single bound, wholeheartedly loving every minute of it, relishing every finely nuanced step of the journey through the familiar yet thrilling world this author so beautifully paints with his words. A Dog’s Journey" (Review), Publishers Weekly, http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-7653-3053-6 (accessed May 7, 2012) Busch, Anita (2015-09-22). " 'A Dog's Purpose' Movie Based On Best-Selling Book To Unleash In 2017". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved 2016-01-27. Creo que W. Bruce Cameron hizo un trabajo fantástico al escribir esta novela. Por extraño y difícil que parezca, al leer este libro realmente creí que un perro estaba contándome la historia. Me encariñé con él como si fuera mi mejor amigo y sorpresivamente sentí emociones que no creía que experimentaría. Plus, he’s never been particularly attractive, but since he went on this big “diet” he talks incessantly about, he’s been opening the refrigerator and stuffing cheese in his mouth. He’s gained about ten very unsightly pounds.