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I absolutely love historical fiction and read a lot of it; I love to learn history this way.  I also enjoy reading science fiction, fantasy, horror, thriller and non-fiction science.

Memory Card Full

Memory Card Full - Liz Weber

When Liz Weber travels to Mexico, she wants to document parts of experience; when her camera tells her that the memory card is full, Liz must finally decide to delete some pictures of her dog Rufus that passed a year ago and fully come to terms with his death and the fact that she has finally moved on. 

In Liz Weber's memoir, she presents a candid and humorous view  about the role of her faithful canine companion in her life and then an honest look into the grief process and finally moving on after his death.  Liz takes us through her trials and tribulations in the dating world, family squabbles and many jobs (now I know what fit models are!) as she presents the role that her dog, Rufus played in her life through that time.  I could easily identify with her feelings as her beloved dog went through the aging process and having to make the decision of when to end his life.  

The memoir is split in two; the first section taking place before Rufus passes and the second section after Rufus passes.  I felt much more connected to the first part and enjoyed reading about Rufus as well as Liz's life and wacky bosses.  The second part of the book deals with the grieving process and moving on.  As we all grieve differently, there were some parts of this for me that I could not relate to.  I appreciate LIz's honesty within her experience, however, I just was not expecting to read about intimate sexual encounters and drug use within a memoir about the loss of a dog.

This book was received for free in return for an honest review.  

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