A Dog's Purpose Book Summary Novels & Stories

As I took small bites of my meal, my mind wandered back to the book's descriptions. When breakfast was finally over, I excused myself politely and headed back to the garden. I retrieved the book from its hiding place and found a secluded spot where I could read in peace. The more I read, the more I realized how much had been lost to history. The white wolves were not the monsters they had been made out to be. They were beings of incredible power and kindness, who had only sought to live in harmony with others.

Elijah sat with this. He thought about the dog's thoughtful wag. He thought about Alexander's reasoning—that the dog's response was pure because the dog had no stake in the outcome, no agenda, no hidden motive. He thought about the fact that Alexander had developed an entire framework for consulting a dog about business decisions, and that the framework was not obviously wrong. "That's actually very smart," he said. "I know," Alexander said. "The dog is a biofeedback device." "I wouldn't put it that way." "The dog is a mirror. She reflects your own emotional state back at you, and because you trust her not to be manipulating you, you trust the reflection."

I looked at Damien, the wolf I had loved for the last five years, and thought about vows he had whispered into my ears—thought about the warmth of his fingers as he roamed them across my body when it was late at night. Everything had been a lie. I was nothing more than a useful tool to him. Not only did he use me to fight his way to the top of the food chain, but he also used me to fulfill his carnal desires. My heart was no longer throbbing in pain. I simply felt cold and numb to the core. I stopped lying to myself at that moment. I could vaguely hear the sounds of Christmas carols coming from outside the cage. The melodies were light and joyous.

I wanted nothing but to go home. Three years ago, I was diagnosed with terminal cancer and given only two months to live. It was then that the system sent me an invitation. As long as I completed the mission in this world, I could return to reality and regain my health. I agreed without hesitation. Like a parched traveler discovering an oasis, I threw myself entirely into the conquest. As long as it could increase Jake's affection for me, I was willing to set aside my pride and become the woman he wanted.

“Settle in. It’s an old story.” He held me closer, and he began. “Long ago, before my father, before his father, the Book was made as a gift,” he said. “A good thing, in the beginning. The old wolves wanted to keep a record. All the mistakes the packs had ever made … the wars they shouldn’t have fought, the leaders who fell to pride, the bargains that cost too much. They put it all down in one place so the young would learn from it. So the same mistakes wouldn’t be made again and again. It was meant to be a guide. A way to do better.” He paused. “That’s all it was supposed to be.”

I sigh at least I know the dog doesn’t want to eat me yet... Can you stop please I don’t think I’m going to survive through the night I just wanted to believe something good is going to happen to me. it defeats my purpose of letting you believe something good is going to happen to you. There is no winning with you is there? No there isn’t the only way you’ll get rid of me is through your death. I jolted when I felt the dog next to me as quickly as I could I turned my head towards it.

Ryan asks quietly, though I doubt shouting would wake this dead-to-the-world puppy. I look up at him and smile. "Yes. It was a very good surprise. Thank you." Ryan looks away and a smile graces his lips. "I thought you didn't want a dog, though." He is quiet for a moment, looking at his hands. "I thought a dog might be good for you," he says finally. "Maybe for me too." Ryan reaches into the box and pulls out a book titled Your Samoyed and You. He opens the book and begins to read silently. My eyes widen at the picture of a large, fluffy white dog on the front.