nattievanesson

I took this book, recommended by my daughter, with me as I waited to have a water pump replaced in my Echo. The wait was a long one, but enjoyable. As I sat reading,surrounded by others, I found myself often laughing out loud because of the antics of this pet animal. Christopher Hogwood, the main character of this memoir, lives with a loving couple, both writers, one who travels extensivley and is most knowledgeable about animals all over the world. Sy Montgomery and her husband love the pig they raise from a tiny runt to a 750 pound charmer. The community in which they live happily supplies "slops" for the feeding of Christopher, join in capturing him after his many excapes and simply visiting in order to watch him eat. I cannot say that I ever fancied myself as a pig lover, BUT this portrayal indicates that all living creatures are worth our love, devotion and care. For me this book was a great change of pace and an extrordinary glimpse into the life of two giving people and their pet. If you enjoy a good laugh and an expanding of your horizon, read this one.

2023-07-12 00:28