Rex and the City: A Woman, a Man, and a Dysfunctional Dog Book

Named after the author's award-winning column for The Bark magazine, Lee Harrington's wise, beautifully written, and wickedly funny memoir REX IN THE CITY chronicles the adventures, trials, and tribulations of a couple whose lives are turned upside down when they, on impulse, rescued an abused hunting dog and brought him home to their 300-square foot apartment on the Lower East Side of New York City. Neither Harrington nor her then-boyfriend Ted had ever owned a dog before, let alone a dog who has been the victim of abandonment and abuse. But together these three--two humans and one dog--embarked on the sometimes comic, sometimes tragic, sometimes scary and ultimately triumphant journey of self-discovery, healing, and growth. That's what usually happens when you rescue a dog - you end up rescuing yourself. As Harrington and Ted witnessed their pet's gradual transformation from a wounded, fearful puppy into a confident, free-spirited dog, their relationship also transformed, as their commitment to the dog seals their commitment to each other. Lee Harrington writes with an open heart, in prose that is witty, insightful, and poignant. Ultimately a love story between humans and animals alike, Rex and the City is a hilarious and riotous romp of a memoir.Read More