Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
3/5
Audiobook12 hours
Rin Tin Tin: The Life and the Legend
Published by Simon & Schuster Audio
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
3/5
()
About this audiobook
Nearly ten years in the making and perfect for the holidays, Susan Orlean's first original book since the celebrated bestseller The Orchid Thief is the publishing event of the season: a sweeping, surprising, and powerfully moving work of narrative nonfiction about the dog actor and international icon, Rin Tin Tin.
German shepherd Rin Tin Tin's journey is the story of the twentieth century. From the discovery of Rin Tin Tin on a WWI battlefield in 1918, to the movies, radio programs, and the 1950s television show that would cement his legacy around the world, Rin Tin Tin traces the extraordinary history of the dog and his descendants over more than ninety years. Rin Tin Tin was a star (he received 10,000 fan letters a week); a worldwide sensation; a social figure (as the U.S. Army's WWII mascot, he inspired thousands of Americans to donate their dogs for use in the war); and a baby-boom touchstone. He was also a real dog, and the book tells the epic love story between Rin Tin Tin and the remarkable people who devoted their lives to him and his legacy.
Rin Tin Tin is also Orlean's meditation on the nature of heroism, loyalty, and memory, and how Rin Tin Tin has lasted for so many generations. "Rin Tin Tin could leap twelve feet," she writes, "and he could leap through time."
Like no one else, Orlean crafts brilliantly engaging, witty, and passionate narratives about her real-life characters. As The Washington Post Book World has said, her "snapshot-vivid, pitch-perfect prose…is fast becoming one of our national treasures." A tour de force of history, emotion, and masterful storytelling, here is the ultimate tale for anyone who loves great dogs or great journalism.
German shepherd Rin Tin Tin's journey is the story of the twentieth century. From the discovery of Rin Tin Tin on a WWI battlefield in 1918, to the movies, radio programs, and the 1950s television show that would cement his legacy around the world, Rin Tin Tin traces the extraordinary history of the dog and his descendants over more than ninety years. Rin Tin Tin was a star (he received 10,000 fan letters a week); a worldwide sensation; a social figure (as the U.S. Army's WWII mascot, he inspired thousands of Americans to donate their dogs for use in the war); and a baby-boom touchstone. He was also a real dog, and the book tells the epic love story between Rin Tin Tin and the remarkable people who devoted their lives to him and his legacy.
Rin Tin Tin is also Orlean's meditation on the nature of heroism, loyalty, and memory, and how Rin Tin Tin has lasted for so many generations. "Rin Tin Tin could leap twelve feet," she writes, "and he could leap through time."
Like no one else, Orlean crafts brilliantly engaging, witty, and passionate narratives about her real-life characters. As The Washington Post Book World has said, her "snapshot-vivid, pitch-perfect prose…is fast becoming one of our national treasures." A tour de force of history, emotion, and masterful storytelling, here is the ultimate tale for anyone who loves great dogs or great journalism.
Related to Rin Tin Tin
Related audiobooks
You Had Me at Woof: How Dogs Taught Me the Secrets of Happiness Good Dog. Stay. Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Will's Red Coat: The Story of One Old Dog Who Chose to Live Again Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Good Good Pig: The Extraordinary Life of Christopher Hogwood Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5War Dogs: Tales of Canine Heroism, History, and Love Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Zoo Story: Life in the Garden of Captives Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Sophie: The Incredible True Story of the Castaway Dog Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Never Turn Your Back on an Angus Cow: My Life As a Country Vet Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Rescuing Penny Jane: One Shelter Volunteer, Countless Dogs, and the Quest to Find Them All Homes Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5What the Dog Knows: The Science and Wonder of Working Dogs Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Modoc: The True Story of the Greatest Elephant That Ever Lived Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Pukka's Promise: The Quest for Longer-Lived Dogs Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Piglet: The Unexpected Story of a Deaf, Blind, Pink Puppy and His Family Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Dog Days: Dispatches from Bedlam Farm Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Wesley the Owl: The Remarkable Love Story of an Owl and His Girl Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Winterdance: The Fine Madness of Running the Iditarod Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Dogs of War: The Courage, Love, and Loyalty of Military Working Dogs Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Enslaved by Ducks: How One Man Went from Head of the Household to Bottom of the Pecking Order Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Second Chances: A Marine, His Dog, and Finding Redemption Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Weekends with Daisy Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Bad Dog: A Love Story Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Amazing Gracie: A Dog's Tale Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5How Stella Learned to Talk: The Groundbreaking Story of the World's First Talking Dog Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Education of Will: A Mutual Memoir of a Woman and Her Dog Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Our Dogs, Ourselves: The Story of a Singular Bond Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Street Cat Named Bob: And How He Saved My Life Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Pets For You
Rin Tin Tin: The Life and the Legend Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Faraway Horses: The Adventures and Wisdom of America's Most Renowned Horsemen Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Forever Dog: Surprising New Science to Help Your Canine Companion Live Younger, Healthier, and Longer Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A Street Cat Named Bob: And How He Saved My Life Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Lucky Dog Lessons: Train Your Dog in 7 Days Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Unleashing Your Dog: A Field Guide to Giving Your Canine Companion the Best Life Possible Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Trainable Cat: A Practical Guide to Making Life Happier for You and Your Cat Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5How Dogs Learn Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Fired Up, Frantic, and Freaked Out: Training the Crazy Dog from Over-the-Top to Under Control Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Meet Your Dog: The Game-Changing Guide to Understanding Your Dog’s Behavior Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Power of Positive Dog Training Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5How To Speak Dog: Mastering the Art of Dog-Human Communication Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5How Dogs Think: What the World Looks Like to Them and Why They Act the Way They Do Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Before and After Getting Your Puppy: The Positive Approach to Raising a Happy, Healthy, and Well-Behaved Dog Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Decoding Your Cat: The Ultimate Experts Explain Common Cat Behaviors and Reveal How to Prevent or Change Unwanted Ones Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThink Like a Cat: How to Raise a Well-Adjusted Cat – Not a Sour Puss Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Joey: How a Blind Rescue Horse Helped Others Learn to See Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Signs From Pets in the Afterlife Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Navy SEAL Dogs: My Tale of Training Canines for Combat Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5