Not a book I’d normally read but it peaked my interest. I had no idea how religious he was! It was kind of all over the place but super interesting to read about everything he’s been through! Thanks NetGalley!

i have watched Duane Chapman on TV for years and to have the opportunity to read about him, in more detail then we get to experience on TV was really great. I finished the book feeling like I knew him and those around him better than before. It was a great read and I'm glad I had the chance.

Nine Lives and Counting
By Duane “Dog” Chapman
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I really enjoyed reading “Nine Lives and Counting by Duane “Dog” Chapman. This is my 1st book by Chapman. I liked how he referenced his previous books for more detail on certain topics instead if just repeating it again. I will be looking for Dog’s earlier books for sure. I enjoyed reading of the 9 plus lives Chapman felt God gave him and how he made the best of them.

This book captured me from the moment I started. I can't even begin to imagine the life he has walked and he painted a vivid image and didn't leave any of it out. He captured even the hard moments but in a beautiful way that all led back to God and how he used it. I didn't know how he could take all of this and wind it back to God, but he did. When you don't hide from the facts and allow yourself to understand his story you are taken on an amazing journey. Dog, you are an incredible storyteller.

As someone who watched some Dog the Bounty Hunter as a kid, I was intrigued by this book and learning more about Dog's life story. This book started like I thought it would - It felt like an old man sat next to you at the bar who couldn't stop telling his outlandish stories and talking about Jesus. As the book continued on, I enjoyed the stories Dog told more and more.

Dog is always 100% himself and for that, I applaud him. This book is a wild ride including bible quotes, Tony Robbins, children helping catch criminals, and so much more.

Thank you to Net Galley for this ARC! All opinions are mine.

This was a really good book. I'm not really ever into biographies but this was definitely worth the read. We got some behind the scenes into the life of Dog the Bounty Hunter and who he is on a deeper level.

I enjoyed this book. It was emotional in some parts and also funny. I loved how he overcame everything and never gave up. I'm glad that he had a chance to find love again after the death of his wife. I'm grateful that netgalley and the publishers let me read this in exchange for an honest review.

I was so pleased to be able to receive an advanced copy of Dog's book. I have been a fan of The Bounty Hunter show for years and in truth really enjoyed the antics and stories of his family. I am sure so many of us suffered right along for Duane and Beth when she was ill and ultimately when she passed. I didn't know how he was going to go on without her. In this book, we see Duane in a new life with a new wife and a new outlook. Reading this book was like a breath of fresh air, hearing about how his new wife and the new life they have created together has completely renewed his view and his approach to life. I enjoyed reading about his relationship with God and how his faith led him through the despair and ultimately back to happiness. This book is rich with exciting stories from Dog's past, emotions from his past and present relationships and a sense of pride and knowing what he feels to be right and living that everyday. I highly recommend this book.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. Dog is such an amazing storyteller and if this is your first of his books, you will be pulled right into his past and come alive in his present with the same thrilling storytelling as his Bounty Hunter shows. This book is specifically directed toward the outcasts, the brokenhearted and anyone needing to be reborn, not just the outlaws and criminals of his shows. You don't have to be Christian to read this book, or religious in any way. But Dog will make you understand that the devil and evil are real, but God is also real and infinitely more powerful. Dog himself is living proof of that! Afterall, Dog is G-O-D spelled backward. I'm happy for him that he has found love and peace along his difficult road.

I loved watching Dog the Bounty Hunter. This latest book of his tells his life of Post Beth. It was interesting to hear about all his kids and spirituality. I read this book in 1 day. If you like Dog then read this book.

Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC.

Dog the Bounty Hunter is well known in catching criminals but his latest biography dives much deeper into his past, how he started into fame and how faith has played a huge part of his life.

The writing makes this book easy to read and hard to put down. Most are familiar with Dog but it was so interesting to read more about his past, especially how important faith has been to him.

Highly recommend this fast and oh so good read!

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📖 Nine Lives and Counting
✍🏻 @duanedogchapman
ARC #22 of 2024
📚40/100

This was a very hard and heavy book to read.
Memoirs usually are.

I used to watch Dog the Bounty Hunter when I was younger and loved Dog and Beth. They always made me laugh and he was (is) such a badass.

But I didn’t know his past was filled with so much pain, hurt and violence. My heart broke learning everything he went through; the abuse, the struggle, the addiction, the prison time for a murder he didn’t commit, and all his loss and heartbreak.

Duane did a great job sharing his journey from where he was; a gang member and vacuum salesmen to where he is now; an author and star in many of our eyes! A successful and great bounty hunter. It was raw and real, and I really enjoyed it (as much as you can enjoy reading someone’s hard ships!) 🫶🏻

It was a breath of fresh air to read a book so based on being spiritual and he constantly explained how God got him through it all and throughout his life he constantly remembered his faith and love for the Lord.

Thank you NetGalley, Duane Chapman and Thomas Nelson for this ARC

TW: there are references to abuse, gangs, violence, drugs/addition, murder, cancer, and prison.

Dog the Bounty Hunter is a well known reality TV star but this book really dug into the rest of his life and the impact his faith has had and continues to have. The book is very focused on religion, so this may not be everyone’s cup of tea. It is very inspiring to see his ups and downs while he is still able to maintain such a post uplifting attitude. He goes on to say, “My heart always seemed to be in the right place, even if my head wasn’t.” His calling to “round up the devil’s herd” is evident in his storytelling

The book was well written, and I felt like Dog was talking directly to me telling his story. There is work left to do for a formatting as a Kindle book which I’m sure will be worked out before the release date.

A big thank to Netgalley for an opportunity to read this in advance.

This is a wonderful informational book about the life of Duane Chapman, told in his own words. I have watched, D.O.G. the Bounty Hunter, never knowing much about his life. I was so surprised to read about his life from some painful, some loving childhood memories, his time and transformation in prison, life after prison with family, joys, sorrows, but most surprising was his transformation to the life and witness as a Christian believer.

I enjoyed this book so much and highly recommend it. I received this copy from Nelson Books and NetGalley.

I did not love this read.
The storytelling felt clunky, and it felt difficult to follow.
I am grateful to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book before its publication date, but I do not see myself buying a copy or giving it/recommending it to others.

As someone who has watched Dog the Bounty Hunter on TV, I knew that Duane Chapman had gone through tough times and good times. As soon as I learned that he had written a book, it really intrigued me to want to read it. Knowing that he turned a bad situation as far as going to prison into a good thing and giving people chances, really lightened my heart more. This is definitely a book that I'm going to add to my kindle books and reread in the future. It's a must read for all those looking for a good biography to read.

Dog has always had a larger than life personality and it certainly comes through in his book. I thought the book was a little too religious but I enjoyed reading about some of his most famous chases, how he met the son he never knew he had and how he carried on after losing Beth. One thing that stuck out to me was his willingness to accept blame and responsibility for his past mistakes. He didn't totally own up to the rant that put him on the nightly news back in 2019, but it seemed like he was regretful of his past and also discusses the strained relationship with his children.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!

Thank you to Netgalley and the author/publisher for the ARC!

I watched Dog the Bounty Hunter when I was younger so I was intrigued to read this book. It had a little too much religion in it for me but if you know anything about Dog you shouldn't be surprised at that. It was crazy to hear of the things he went through and did prior to his show and what he's been up to since Beth passed and the show ended. If you're a casual fan of him/the show or more, you would enjoy this book.

Any fan of Dog the Bounty Hunter will enjoy this book. I decided to read it because I've seen the show a few times and I enjoy memoirs. Nine Lives and Counting is a tale of the ups and downs that Duane Chapman faced during his colorful life. In it, he details his grit and determination and the good and bad decisions he made along the way. He describes how his faith in God determined his fate and how it continues to play a part in his life. In the end, it really is a tale of redemption and his desire to be a better man. As the saying goes, we are all really a work in progress.

Dog is back with another memoir, his third. It may seem weird that a person has that much to say about their life, but Dog’s past has been nothing if not colorful. And if you think his latest memoir was used as an opportunity to polish his image after some pretty public missteps and a lot of mistakes, I’d like to say that, for the most part, if that was the intent, he did a terrible job. He did not hold back when it came to sharing the lowest of his life’s lows, especially when it would have been easier and less painful to gloss over them. So I see Nine Lives and Counting as a way for Dog to reflect on his past with renewed vision and a commitment to spending the rest of his time on earth leading as many people as he can to Christ.

I won’t pretend that I agree with all of Dog’s ideology or viewpoints, and while some of his theology was a little shallow, he did make some fairly profound points that will stick with me. He did not try to explain away his past crimes, including his felony murder conviction, and instead of playing the victim game, he wanted to use his tribulations and struggles as a springboard to helping others going through similar trials. As he pointed out, Joseph of the Bible would not have led the life he did had he not been forced to serve time in prison. We can take our circumstances and, with God’s guidance, allow ourselves to be used for His purpose. Also, Dog repeatedly pointed out that even the most egregious sin can be forgiven “as far as the east is to the west.” Dog reminded us about the criminal who was remembered and saved by Jesus on the cross. This is bound to be a comforting thought for those who maybe don’t believe their sins can be forgiven or that they cannot be redeemed. Dog told how, no matter how many times he stumbled in life, when he cried out to God asking for forgiveness, He forgave Dog and cleansed him of all his unrighteousness.

The only part where I thought Dog was dodging his responsibility to own up for a mistake was when he was talking about the phone call with his son that was leaked (by his son) and caused a public outcry. Dog claimed the phone call was edited and “taken out of context.” I’m not sure in what context racist language is ever appropriate, and making no excuses for that kind of behavior is going to be the best course of action in virtually every scenario. I will say that an imperfect apology is better than none at all, Dog seemed contrite (and not just because he was caught), and when he was writing about the situation he seemed to tread lightly regarding stories that weren’t necessarily his to tell. Telling his side of the story by divulging salacious details about other people would not have been the right maneuver either. It also gave me a lot to think about in terms of cancel culture that I don’t have properly sorted as I’m writing this so I won’t ramble about that right now.

Who is this book for? Dog’s fans, certainly, but also those who walked similar journeys as Dog and are searching for mercy and redemption. It also serves as a good reminder that we ALL sin and fall short of God’s glory, which is a message no Christian can hear too frequently. Some people might be put off by Dog’s alpha male persona, but truly, the heroes of his life were Jesus, his mom, and Beth…and while he didn’t use those exact words, he illustrated over and over again how weak he is and how much he relied on the strength of Christ and the fierce women in his life.

My rating is probably more like a 3.5 but I’m rounding up. Dog seems to have gained a lot of perspective as he’s aged and especially after Beth’s death, and he wants to spend the rest of his life fully devoted to Christ and sharing the gospel. My father-in-law died of cancer last year and he was the same age as Dog, and I’ve spent the better part of a year contemplating how finite life is and how to spend my time and energy on things that truly matter. So I can’t help but root for Dog, and I’ve always been a fan of the unconventional way he’s shared his faith with “the least of these.”

Wow, I did not expect to go this deep in a review for a book written by Dog the Bounty Hunter.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!