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Giant George: Life with the World's Biggest Dog Kindle Edition

by Dave Nasser (Author), Lynne Barrett-Lee (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 out of 5 stars 342 ratings
An "engaging, humorous... and compelling story" of one couple's unexpected life with the "runt of the litter" puppy who grew to be the largest dog... ever (Publisher's Weekly).
With his big blue eyes and soulful expression, George was the irresistible runt of the litter. But Dave and Christie Nasser's "baby" ended up being almost five feet tall, seven feet long, and 245 pounds. Eager to play, and boisterous to the point of causing chaos, this big Great Dane was scared of water, scared of dogs a fraction of his size and, most of all, scared of being alone.
Giant George is the charming story of how this precocious puppy won Dave and Christie's hearts and along the way became a doggie superstar. In 2010, George was named by Guinness World Records as the Tallest Dog in the World-ever. He appeared on Oprah, and even has his own global fan club. But to Dave and Christie, this extraordinary animal is still their beloved pet, the one who has made them laugh, made them cry, and continues to make them incredibly happy.
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  1. Print length
    262 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Grand Central Life & Style
  4. Publication date
    December 24, 2013
  5. File size
    6.7 MB
  6. Page Flip
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  7. Word Wise
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  8. Enhanced typesetting
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Editorial Reviews

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"...the book is a well-plotted and compelling story, which takes us into the Nasser family dynamic: when Dave and Christie start trying for a baby, they encounter heartbreak. Startlingly honest and well-written, Giant George's story stands apart from the slew of other dog books on the shelves." Publishers Weekly (1/30/12)

About the Author

Dave Nasser has a degree in Economics and a Masters in Public Administration. He renovates houses and sells real estate in Tucson, where he lives with wife Christie, two young children, and, of course, Giant George.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B007OYGRWA
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Grand Central Life & Style; 1st edition (December 24, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 24, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6.7 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 262 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 342 ratings

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Customers find this book well-written and entertaining, with heartwarming stories that are appropriate for middle school readers and up. The book is informative and hard to put down, with one customer noting it's filled with heartbreak. They appreciate the author's portrayal of dog ownership and find it a must-read for Great Dane owners.

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124 customers mention "Readability"121 positive3 negative

Customers find the book well written and fun to read, describing it as a great book about a great dog.

"A sweet, funny, heart-warming story of a new dog owner who ends up with the world's tallest dog, George. If you love dogs, you'll LOVE this book." Read more

"...It is just a well written, true story about an amazingly BIG dog and his family. It's a good read." Read more

"...IT WAS INSPIRING AND HEARTBREAKING, FUNNY AND VERY READABLE!! A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE AFRAID OF BIG DOGS BUT LIKE GEORGE, BIG DOGS ARE VERY LOVABLE...." Read more

"I really enjoyed reading Giant George. I felt the book was very entertaining...." Read more

53 customers mention "Fun read"53 positive0 negative

Customers find the book entertaining and enjoyable to read, with many noting its wit and humor.

"A sweet, funny, heart-warming story of a new dog owner who ends up with the world's tallest dog, George. If you love dogs, you'll LOVE this book." Read more

"...Giant George is was filled with emotion, wit, humor, and most importantly, LOVE! A love for a dog that is undeniable...." Read more

"I LOVE THIS SWEET AND GENTLE BOOK! IT WAS INSPIRING AND HEARTBREAKING, FUNNY AND VERY READABLE!!..." Read more

"I really enjoyed reading Giant George. I felt the book was very entertaining...." Read more

40 customers mention "Story quality"40 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story of Giant George, describing it as heartwarming and appropriate for middle school readers and up.

"A sweet, funny, heart-warming story of a new dog owner who ends up with the world's tallest dog, George. If you love dogs, you'll LOVE this book." Read more

"...It is just a well written, true story about an amazingly BIG dog and his family. It's a good read." Read more

"...I enjoy reading a story involved in the raising of this breed and not just a statistics book. Great Job!!! Renae, Pasadena Maryland" Read more

"What a delightful and entertaining story...." Read more

28 customers mention "Heartwarming"28 positive0 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming and inspiring, with one customer noting how the author opened their hearts to write this loving story.

"...Giant George is was filled with emotion, wit, humor, and most importantly, LOVE! A love for a dog that is undeniable...." Read more

"I LOVE THIS SWEET AND GENTLE BOOK! IT WAS INSPIRING AND HEARTBREAKING, FUNNY AND VERY READABLE!!..." Read more

"...This book is unlike no other it will capture your heart mind and soul if you want book full of Giant love then look no further Giant George is the..." Read more

"...breeds - as an English Mastiff owner, I recognized many goofy, lovable traits that my big guy has as well...." Read more

13 customers mention "Love for animals"13 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's portrayal of pets as family members, with one customer noting how it realistically depicts dog ownership, while another mentions enjoying the interactions between the humans and the dog.

"...A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE AFRAID OF BIG DOGS BUT LIKE GEORGE, BIG DOGS ARE VERY LOVABLE. OUR BIG DOG WAS A LABRADOR MIX NAMED MILO AND WEIGHED ABOUT 125 #...." Read more

"...We are familiar with danes and love the breed, and used to own one that was one in a million...." Read more

"...This is a delightful story that makes you root for this family and Gentle Giant George." Read more

"...George isn't just a dog, he's part of a very special and amazing family who despite some difficult strains of owning quite a large dog, they love..." Read more

9 customers mention "Information quality"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book informative and interesting, with one customer noting it contains lots of personal detail.

"This book was funny and Interesting! Definitely recommend this book, the pictures at the end were great!..." Read more

"...The trials of coping with George as he grew bigger and bigger are interesting and easy to relate to...." Read more

"...He is indeed a Gentle Giant! It's an easy read that keeps your interest...." Read more

"The photos are fantastic! I found the book easy to read, it kept my attention, and I hated to have it end!..." Read more

5 customers mention "Heartbreakingness"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book heartbreaking.

"I LOVE THIS SWEET AND GENTLE BOOK! IT WAS INSPIRING AND HEARTBREAKING, FUNNY AND VERY READABLE!!..." Read more

"...a great story about raising the giant fellow, but it was also filled with heartbreak and lots of love. Amazing book...." Read more

"...] made me laugh, it made me cry and it made me compare it's stories to my life with my own Great Dane..." Read more

"...me in stitches in the description of the dog, and made me cry in the sad moments of losing a child. Overall a good read." Read more

4 customers mention "Difficulty to put down"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book hard to put down.

"Great book! It was hard to put down. Animals give us so much love. Dave did a great job of sharing what it's like to live with a big dog...." Read more

"Easy and enjoyable read and insight into the life of Giant George. What an awesome "furever" friend...." Read more

"...Great book. Hard to put down. A quick, light read. Very funny too. Enjoyed getting to "know" the whole Nasser clan." Read more

"Excellent Reading the book is hard to put down. I cried when I found out that Giant George had passed on." Read more

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  • Amante dei Gatti
    5.0 out of 5 stars Every Dog Lover Should Have This Book in Their Library
    Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2024
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    A sweet, funny, heart-warming story of a new dog owner who ends up with the world's tallest dog, George. If you love dogs, you'll LOVE this book.
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  • GoatGirlAR
    5.0 out of 5 stars Giant George... A True Gentle Giant...
    Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2013
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    I had been following Giant George's Facebook page before the book was released. I knew some of his back story, but not a lot. I purposely didn't read any of the reviews prior to purchasing the book. When the book arrived, I sat down and started reading the first page.....a couple hours later, I had finished the last page of the book. I looked around and my own 2 dogs were asleep next to me. I was so "into" the book that I didn't realize that it was getting dark outside. I had read the entire book the same day that I received it. My reason for beginning my review this way is to illustrate that for a person with a short attention span, and animal lover, I thought this book was excellent. Giant George is was filled with emotion, wit, humor, and most importantly, LOVE! A love for a dog that is undeniable.

    This is a book for a true animal lover. Someone that doesn't have a clue about the unconditional love that an animal can share with it's human just wouldn't "get it." (Evident by a couple reviews here that were obviously written by people that didn't comprehend what they were reading.) This is the kind of book that you can send to a friend, or read over again.

    Giant George isn't a novel, nor is it going to be put on a list for the Nobel Peace Prize. It is just a well written, true story about an amazingly BIG dog and his family. It's a good read.
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  • mangledinal
    5.0 out of 5 stars GIANT GEORGE IS A MUST READ!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2014
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    I LOVE THIS SWEET AND GENTLE BOOK! IT WAS INSPIRING AND HEARTBREAKING, FUNNY AND VERY READABLE!!
    A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE AFRAID OF BIG DOGS BUT LIKE GEORGE, BIG DOGS ARE VERY LOVABLE. OUR BIG DOG WAS A LABRADOR MIX NAMED MILO AND WEIGHED ABOUT 125 #. HE AND GEORGE WOULD HAVE LIKED EACH OTHER! MILO DIED IN MAY 2008; WE'D HAD HIM SINCE JANUARY 1994. HE WAS THE BEST DOG--LOVED US, LOVED KIDS. UNLIKE GEORGE WHO HATES WATER, MILO WOULD STAND IN HIS WATER BUCKET EVERY CHANCE HE GOT. HE HAD HIS OWN KIDDIE POOL AND WOULD SNAP AT THE FISH PAINTED ON THE BOTTOM. WE HAD TO WATCH HIM NEAR OUR POND BECAUSE HE WOULD JUMP IN AND SWIM AROUND FOR QUITE AWHILE. HE LOVED TO CHASE OUR DUCKS BUT GRATEFULLY HE NEVER GOT NEAR ONE. THEY WERE SAFE WITH HIM THERE. BELIEVE IT OR NOT, HE USED TO CHASE COYOTES AWAY FROM THE POND EVEN.
    IF YOU LOVE DOGS, YOU WILL LOVE THE STORY OF GIANT GEORGE BY DAVE NASSAR.
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  • Dana
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book
    Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2012
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    I really enjoyed reading Giant George. I felt the book was very entertaining. I had purchased it since I was going to be traveling and started looking at it prior to leaving and then didn't want to put down. We are familiar with danes and love the breed, and used to own one that was one in a million. We recently purchased another dane and she is also a solid blue like George, and we absolutely adore her. I enjoy reading a story involved in the raising of this breed and not just a statistics book. Great Job!!!

    Renae, Pasadena Maryland
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  • KLOQWEST
    4.0 out of 5 stars Big Doggie
    Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2014
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    What a delightful and entertaining story. When Dave and Christie bought a Great Dane puppy little did they suspect that the "puppy" would grow to be the world's tallest dog. As big as he was though, he was the most gentle and sweet natured dog anyone could want. Their story of George the giant Great Dane is a fun read.
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  • Justin Medlin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Quality
    Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2014
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    This book will capture your mind and your heart within the first chapter. I bought this book for $3.00 thinking that there has to be something messed up with this book but boy was i wrong! This book was in perfect conditon even though it said it was used it was a brand new hard back book! This book for a hard back will cost you at least $25.00 with out tax so $3.00vs $25.00 i will take $3.00 any day for a great book at a blow out price. This book is unlike no other it will capture your heart mind and soul if you want book full of Giant love then look no further Giant George is the book for you!. RIP Giant George you will be missed dearly.
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  • NJ Azab
    5.0 out of 5 stars SUCH an enjoyable book!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2013
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    So many dog books are along the line of Old Yeller, where the dog you've formed a reader-bond with dies at the end and you end up bawling your eyes out. Not this one! George keeps you smiling and laughing, from descriptions of his counter-surfing prowess to the mayoral dignity with which he greets his "constituents." I recommend this book to all dog lovers, but especially to lovers of giant breeds - as an English Mastiff owner, I recognized many goofy, lovable traits that my big guy has as well. Best wishes to George for a long, happy, healthy life!
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  • Jessica
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome read about an awesome Great Dane
    Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2012
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    I bought this book after seeing a news article about Giant George. I loved it! It was well-written and told the good, the bad, and the ugly about sharing your life with not only a great dane but the world's biggest dog. I laughed and cried right along with Dave and Christie as they dealt with what life dished out to them. I read the book in two days. I could barely put it down. It has now landed a permanent place on my coffee table. What a great conversation piece! Also, It was interesting where the book left off...not going to spoil it for anyone... but I foresee (okay, I'm hoping for) a sequel.
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  • Angie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Other than that amazing.
    Reviewed in Canada on July 10, 2017
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    Came in a few weeks with only a few bends in the cover. Other than that amazing.
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  • aussiefan
    5.0 out of 5 stars liebenswerter Hund
    Reviewed in Germany on February 4, 2014
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    Als Hundefan mußte ich das Buch einfach lesen, Giant George ist einfach riesig, aber so liebenswert und freundlich beschrieben.
    Daher eine Kaufempfehlung.
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  • Teresa
    5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 5, 2014
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    Loved this book a heart warming story for a family pet .. Great read just sorry it had to end
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  • Kim Osborne
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 29, 2012
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    What a wonderful book the whole family can enjoy I've read it and passed it on to my children who also enjoyed it . Trouble is they wanted a giant George
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  • Jenna
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on February 10, 2018
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    Perfect condition
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