A Dog's Purpose: A Novel for Humans

Written by W. Bruce Cameron

Narrated by William Dufris

A Dog’s Purpose—the #1 New York Times bestseller and major motion picture—is a perfect gift to introduce dog lovers to this wonderful series.

Based on the beloved bestselling novel by W. Bruce Cameron, A Dog’s Purpose, from director Lasse Hallström (The Cider House Rules, Dear John, The 100-Foot Journey), shares the soulful and surprising story of one devoted dog (voiced by Josh Gad) who finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he teaches to laugh and love.

The family film told from the dog’s perspective also stars Britt Robertson, KJ Apa, John Ortiz, Peggy Lipton, Juliet Rylance, Luke Kirby, Pooch Hall and Dennis Quaid. A Dog’s Purpose is produced by Gavin Polone (Zombieland, TV’s Gilmore Girls). The film from Amblin Entertainment and Walden Media will be distributed by Universal Pictures. Screenplay by W. Bruce Cameron & Cathryn Michon and Audrey Wells and Maya Forbes & Wally Wolodarsky.

Heartwarming, insightful, and often laugh-out-loud funny, A Dog's Purpose is not only the emotional and hilarious story of a dog's many lives, but also a dog's-eye commentary on human relationships and the unbreakable bonds between man and man's best friend. This moving and beautifully crafted story teaches us that love never dies, that our true friends are always with us, and that every creature on earth is born with a purpose.

Bailey's story continues in A Dog's Journey, the charming New York Times and USA Today bestselling direct sequel to A Dog's Purpose.

A Dog's Purpose Series
#1 A Dog’s Purpose
#2 A Dog’s Journey
#3 A Dog's Promise

Books for Young Readers
Ellie's Story: A Dog’s Purpose Puppy Tale
Bailey’s Story: A Dog’s Purpose Puppy Tale
Molly's Story: A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tale
Max's Story: A Dog’s Purpose Puppy Tale
Toby's Story: A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tale
Shelby's Story: A Dog's Way Home Novel

The Rudy McCann Series
The Midnight Plan of the Repo Man
Repo Madness

Other Novels
A Dog's Way Home
The Dog Master
The Dogs of Christmas
Emory’s Gift

• Language: English
• Publisher: Macmillan Audio
• Release date: Jan 19, 2017
• ISBN: 9781427286871

W. Bruce Cameron

W. Bruce Cameron is the New York Times bestselling author of 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter, which has turned into the hit television series. He is the bestselling author of A Dog’s Purpose (now a major motion picture), A Dog’s Journey, The Dog Master, The Dogs of Christmas, and The Midnight Plan of the Repo Man. He has twice been voted the number one best humour columnist by the National Society of Newspaper Columnists, and his nationally syndicated column in the US is read by more than three million readers every week. He lives in California.

Reviews for A Dog's Purpose

[Jeri sutton · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

excellent audio book about the lives of him and the lives of the people he encountered and loved.

[Annah Gordon-Hoover · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Really good book but I had some problems with the audio file.

[Ruthanne · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It was so cute!! I loved this book so much!!

[Taelor Rae · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Audio skips pretty often for about 45 seconds to a minute no matter what I do to try and fix it.

[Venita · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

What lovely and touching story. The narrator does an excellent job. I would give it 10 stars of I could.

[Marisol Bermejo · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Awesome!!! I highly suggest it! A real closer to the love between humans and dogs.

[Hey Ma S · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I smiled, and cried through the book. And hugged my dog tight every time I smiled and cried.... we as humans really don't deserve such noble creatures....

[pdeleva111 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

An extraordinary story viewed from a dog's perspective. I couldn' t leave the book.

[Chelsie Hudson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book was so very good. I enjoyed it from beginning to end, listening to all the different lives this dog lead, telling how each life gave him a purpose/direction in the next, and then bringing it all together in the end. Gave me all the feels!

[Varela Zombi · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

bruh this book was so good it made me cry and i never cry like dang y’all ????

[Maryam Ronagh langroodi · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

There’s so many things that are great about this book!I mean it’s about the dog how can it not be great!!!!!

[Maggie Wu · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Such a good book!!! Now I’m excited to watch the movie! This makes you feel like you understand your dogs a lot more.

[Jennifer Thomas · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Amazing I love this author he makes me think what my dog might be thinking the way he follows me around

[Ben · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Such a great book! I cried in the first half of the book and a lot at the end.

[Holly Simpkins Jones · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great book for adults and kids, heartwarming, sometimes sad but with a great purpose

[claire9y · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Touching, moving, have a box of tissues ready five star read. A Dog's Purpose has turned out to be one o the few novels that I've granted five stars. It is that good!

The story involves a dog born and reborn into different dogs over the span of three lifetimes. With each passing and rebirth, there is also a new purpose that must be learned. Eventually, the story comes full circle in an emotionally charged ending that will not be forgotten.

[Pajiv · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Just because the ending of the book is MUCH better than the ending of the movie, it's worth giving it a read.
Note, it's not a guide to relate to your dog nor much less to interpret its behavior, it's fiction. (Translated from Spanish)

[Sebastin1234 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book taught me that dogs and other animals can detect their owners' emotions and help them feel better. (Translated from Spanish)

[Naodary · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I can only tell you that my 10-year-old son was crying and crying every time he read it, and one time I snatched the book from him and said it can't be possible, and then we were both crying with every chapter we went through. This book is very beautiful and comforting. (Translated from Spanish)

[annyreyes · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A book that fills your soul with sadness, but has an unexpected ending. (Translated from Spanish)

[A B R I L · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It is a beautiful book; when I finished, I couldn't stop crying. It has a bittersweet but perfect ending, undoubtedly one of the best I've read. It's now one of my favorite books. ✨?❤️ (Translated from Spanish)

[jatniel1805 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Never, and I repeat, never have I read a book as pure and adorable as this one. W. Bruce Cameron excelled in writing this novel. It deserves a Pulitzer Prize. When you start reading it, you can't stop. It's addictive. It's beautiful to see the dog living all its lives and learning at every step the reason for living and how dogs see life. 100% Recommended. (Translated from Spanish)

[maclag · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Completely recommended for animal lovers. Quick and easy to read. Exciting to the point of tears. (Translated from Spanish)

[DianaAmarilis · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Beautiful, sweet, and tender story of a little dog who loved his child, I cried a lot. (Translated from Spanish)

[Analia1989 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Phew, what to say... I loved it! Mixed feelings. For all animal lovers. There's nothing as tender and loyal as a dog. They feel and know the heart of every person. I liked both the book and the movie so much. (Translated from Spanish)

[Niebla2009 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

08/11/2020 THE REASON FOR BEING WITH YOU. THE STORY OF MOLLY Molly is a puppy from a cross with a cocker spaniel who comes into C.J.'s life to take care of her, even though C.J.'s aunt doesn't allow her to have dogs at home. Nothing can separate C.J. from Molly, even if her aunt tries by all means. Molly is a special dog trained to identify tumors through smell. I loved this one just like the previous ones, but I liked this one even more. I recommend reading it 100%. (Translated from Spanish)

[Reynita · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I am an animal lover and even more so a dog lover.

The reason for being with you is a beautiful book, an easy read. We see love from the perspective of dogs. A story that you will only enjoy, love, and learn from these beautiful beings.

If you're looking for something simple and different to read... this is the one. (Translated from Spanish)

[Ale71 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

An interesting contemporary piece where the affections between humans and animals are demonstrated. (Translated from Spanish)

[BOICE4 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A very good light read.
A very moving story that shows us a tender and fun side of pets, and if you have one, it makes you appreciate and love them even more. I couldn't stop crying throughout the reading. And I can simply say that I loved it from beginning to end! (Translated from Spanish)

[Anapao01 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A totally brilliant book.
In this book, you can really see what Bealy can do for his best friend Ethan.

When you read this book, you realize that we truly do not deserve such wonderful beings as dogs. (Translated from Spanish)