Remembering Farley: A Tribute to Our Favorite Cartoon Dog

When the faithful 14-year-old sheep dog, Farley, of the Patterson family died while heroically saving young April from a raging river, it was a bleak day. Across the country, fans who read For Better or For Worse in some 1,600 daily newspapers reacted with surprise and grief. Since 1979, Lynn Johnston has created an affectionate family, the Pattersons, whose members face real problems with grace and humor. Readers have accompanied Elly and John Patterson through the years, watching them raise their children, Michael, Elizabeth, and April, commiserating when they dealt with aging parents, and wondering how they'd handle a friend's homosexuality.

In Remembering Farley, Johnston shares her favorite selection from the heroic sheep dog's life. This retrospective includes strips from Farley's puppy days to his dying day, scenes that capture the essence of raising and loving a pet. Remembering Farley also contains some new illustrations and quotes from some of the letters sent by his many fans. This tender tribute to a dog that many of us felt was our own devoted friend is a heartwarming read.

The Pattersons' faithful companion, Farley, had been a part of the family for 14 years when he made the ultimate sacrifice to save young April from a raging river. Fans of the long-running comic strip For Better or For Worse, which appears in around 1,600 daily newspapers across the country, were deeply saddened by Farley's passing. Since 1979, Lynn Johnston has crafted the Pattersons, a relatable and affectionate family who face the challenges of everyday life with grace and humor. Readers have followed Elly and John Patterson as they've raised their children, Michael, Elizabeth, and April, dealt with aging parents, and navigated complex social issues like homosexuality.

In Remembering Farley, Johnston has compiled her favorite moments from the sheep dog's life, taking readers on a journey from his puppy days to his heroic final act. This retrospective features beloved strips that capture the joys and complexities of owning a pet, as well as new illustrations and quotes from Farley's many devoted fans. Remembering Farley is a heartfelt tribute to a beloved companion that resonated with readers across the country, who saw in Farley a reflection of their own cherished canine friends.

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