'How can a dog, humble in nature, a mixed breed of uncertain heritage, adopted from the Humane Society, who has experienced the world largely through the front window of a house in Atlanta, how can such a dog offer a philosophy of life that has universal applications?' With these words, we are introduced to Calvin, an unusually perceptive and astute dog of mixed breed and great insight, a dog with a hint of rogue, whose keen observations on life and the world around him are filled with whimsical humor and philosophical authenticity. Calvin's wit and honest observations help us recognize our human plight. Calvin offers a philosophy of life that has universal applications, and speaks to many of the social and cultural issues of our day. From his inauspicious beginnings to the death of his friend Buster, Calvin describes his varied and full life---attending church, experiencing the kindness of strangers, his need for rest (reminding us precisely of what it really means to 'work like a dog'), leadership and leashes, the sacredness of nature, medical care, spontaneity, the joy of food, God, and death and resurrection.
