{"product_id":"9781923023178","title":"My Name Is Gucci","description":"Author: Sun Jung\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781923023178\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Transit Lounge\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Nov 2024\u003cbr\u003ePages: 272\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e**Shortlisted, Russell Prize for Humour Writing 2025**\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter living in a Singapore dog shelter for five years, Gucci  a vaguely Dalmatian-like crossbred  is losing hope of ever being rescued. One day to his surprise he is adopted by \u003ci\u003eher,\u003c\/i\u003e a writer\u003ci\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e and moves to inner city Sydney. On arrival, however, an anti-dog war breaks out in their apartment block; Gucci's owner receives a letter threatening the possibility of 'euthanasia'. The incident triggers nightmares in\u003ci\u003e her\u003c\/i\u003e and brings back distressing childhood memories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy Name Is Gucci\u003c\/i\u003e is a charming novel about the relationships between pets and their owners and about how the past shapes the present. This bold ex-shelter dog narrated fable beautifully unravels Gucci's and his adopter \/guardian's secrets, which have been intertwined for decades through their recurring reincarnations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSun Jung understands the deep connections that exist between animals and humans. You won't need to be a dog lover to be entranced by this story; it is brimming with warmth, wit and wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A comic and moving Homeric odyssey about Gucci the dog, who must deal with, and outwit, the most problematic species of all  humans.'  Louis Nowra, author of\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSydney: A Biography\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A magical novel that will capture your heart.'  Andrea Carter, author of\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Body Falls\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46867065176222,"sku":"ADS-9781923023178","price":32.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781923023178.jpg?v=1779429129","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781923023178","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}