A chatty writing style, filled with digressions, filled with fun, and somehow always getting back to the point because Susan Morse is a mother and mothers by definition cope really well with distractions, and dogs, it seems... but where was I? A chatty fun-filled writing style characterizes this tale of an emptying next, a worrying mother, and a dog.

Actually, it’s also the story of a good wholesome family with photos where Dad looks like an ex-con, terror tales are told in school, college applications devour the household, and a well-packed earthquake kit lurks with the cat in the basement. But Lilly the greyhound’s the star, and I’m bound to be hooked since my brother and sister-in-law have greyhounds. Did you know...? No, let the author tell the tale. Greyhounds are cool, they’re not like other dogs, but you’ll have to find out for yourselves.

There are detours through alternative medicine, genealogy and more, fascinating visits to the world of movies and TV (via husband David Morse) and to Japan, strange flushing toilets and a wealth of good friends and good dialog, all making this a thoroughly enjoyable short read, especially for anyone who’s ever been a mother, wife, daughter or dog-lover. Guys might like it too. In fact, guys might learn a thing or two about their wives... but I’m digressing. I love this book.

Disclosure: I was asked if I’d like to review it and I said yes please.