Walter A Cook

Broschiertes Buch

The Ruff Patch

Beschreibung

When a Rescue Dog Becomes a Revolutionary: A Heartwarming Political Comedy About Democracy, Determination, and Dogs Who Refuse to Roll Over What happens when an eleven-year-old activist, a collection of traumatized rescue dogs, and a small Ohio town collide with corporate greed and municipal corruption? Democracy gets messy-and hilarious. The Ruff Patch is a feel-good political satire that combines the charm of Marley & Me with the grassroots energy of Parks and Recreation, delivering a story about courage, community organizing, and the unlikely heroes who save democracy one paw print at a time. When developer Slade Creller sets his sights on bulldozing The Ruff Patch Dog Rescue to make room for luxury apartments and overpriced salad bars, he expects an easy victory. What he gets instead is Franklin-a 115-pound Rottweiler with better political instincts than most elected officials-and young Mikey Cook, who discovers that fighting city hall requires more than just righteous indignation. It takes viral videos, guerrilla journalism, a lemon-colored beagle with star power, and one very strategic sit-in. Featuring a cast of unforgettable characters-from Cooper, a PTSD-afflicted former police dog finding his purpose again, to Marla, the rescue operator who's seen too much to back down now-this novel celebrates the power of persistence, the importance of kindness, and the revolutionary idea that democracy works best when everyone has a voice, regardless of species. Part political comedy, part love letter to rescue animals, entirely unforgettable-The Ruff Patch is a tail-wagging reminder that courage comes in all sizes, and sometimes the best way to fight corruption is to simply sit down and refuse to move.

Autor

Walter A. Cook is what locals in the Great Smoky Mountains call a "Halfback"-not the gridiron kind, but the breed of human who fled the cold out of New England, got sand in his shorts and shoes down in Florida, and then retreated to the relative sanity of Franklin, North Carolina before he could be swallowed whole by a condo developer or eaten alive by invasive iguanas. He's the kind of guy who's lived enough lives to make a cat jealous and like that cat is still alive. Armed with a couple of degrees (actual framed ones, not honorary tattoos from dive bars), Walter's sold sailboats to dreamers, served drinks and grouper sandwiches to schemers, and baked dog treats for pooches who were much more appreciative of his cooking art. This wasn't the plan. The plan went off-road years ago-detoured by fate, folly, and a muse named Mary Susan, who is part co-conspirator, part soulmate, and wholly responsible for making the detour look like destiny of life's dreams. Walter's trajectory reads like a Jimmy Buffett B-side: part memoir, part misstep, full of motion. There's tragedy in the tequila and magic in the moonshine, and through it all, he's embraced the chaos with a grin and a shrug that says, "The GPS lied, but the view's pretty damn nice." He's telling stories now, layered with wit, grit, and that "I'm old enough not to care" disdain for the absurdities of modern civilization. So, if you're ready for crooked politicians, eccentric small-town heroes, and a dash of environmental vengeance, saddle up. Walter may not know exactly where he's headed, but he promises the ride will be worth it and the view will be loved. ¿ You in?

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Indy
• Seitenzahl: 234
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. Oktober 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 336g
• ISBN-13: 9798330471379
• Artikelnr.: 75688294