Remembering Farley: A Tribute to the Life of Our Favorite Cartoon Dog

By Lynn Johnston

It was a bleak day when the Patterson's faithful 14-year-old sheep dog, Farley, died while saving young April from a raging river. Across the country, fans who read For Better or For Worse in some 1,600 daily newspapers, reacted with surprise and grief. Since 1979, Johnston has created an affectionate family whose members face real problems with grace and humor. Readers have accompanied Elly and John Patterson through the ears, watching them raise their children, Michael, Elizabeth, and April; commiserating when they dealt with aging parents; wondering how they'd handle a friend's homosexuality. In Remembering Farley, Lynn Johnston shares her favorite selection from the heroic sheep dog's life. This retrospective includes strips from Farley's puppy days to his dying day, scenes that capture the essence of raising and loving a pet. Remembering Farley also contains some new illustrations and quotes from some of the letters sent by his many fans. Remembering Farley is a tender tribute to a dog that many of us felt was our own devoted friend.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Open Road Integrated Media
• Release date: Nov 6, 2012
• ISBN: 9781449437381

Lynn Johnston

Lynn Johnston is the creator of one of the world's most popular comic strips, For Better or For Worse, which began in 1979 and is published in more than twenty countries. A Pulitzer Prize nominee, Lynn's many honors include the National Cartoonists Society's Reuben Award and the prestigious Order of Canada. Farley, the Old English Sheepdog from her comic strip, is based on a beloved dog—of the same name—she once owned. Lynn lives in Northern Ontario, Canada.

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Because so many people requested a Farley retrospective, we have put together this collection and have included a few quotes from the many letters we have received.

One rainy day, my son Patrick came home with a sheltie puppy he got from a friend at school. Like Elly, I didn’t want the added responsibility of owning a dog. My objections were overruled by my family, and Tika moved in. Now, six years and many happy adventures later, she is my best friend and constant companion, and I wouldn’t trade her for anything in the world!

Sharon Mason, Toronto, Canada

Apuppy is more worth

Reviews for Remembering Farley

[karenajeff · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Good book.