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I Am The Codyman
by Linda Stubbs

Paperback: 308 pages
Publisher: American Book Publishing; (September 30, 2002)
ISBN: 1589820231

Come meet Cody, the co-author of I Am The Codyman. He doesn't talk much but loves his picture being taken

IF YOU LOVE DOGS- YOU WILL LOVE I AM THE CODYMAN

The author Linda Stubbs and co-author Cody (a terrier) look forward to meeting you. With turbulent times upon us, finding even one character who can breathe life and hope into the hearts of many is refreshing. You will find such a loveable and inspiring character in Linda Stubbs new book, I Am The Codyman. Cody's subtle canine thoughts about life and people, whisper to us just loud enough to make us think about our own lives. Everyone, adults to young adults, will come to love Cody as he gently nudges hearts and speaks to our souls.

The book revolves around Cody, a terrier who lives in a hotel suite- on his own tab, thanks to the generous (if eccentric) Will of his recently departed mother

Cody, who tells his own story in this book, bravely faces the challenges of his first solo year.

A year when he deepens current friendships with hotel employees and forges new relationships with hotel guests and neighbors.

Through out it all, Cody's incredible sensitivity and uncanny intelligence allow him to solve problems, bring people together, and make the world a better place.

Book Description
Cody isn't your average dog. He lives in a hotel-on his own tab, thanks to the generous (if eccentric) will of his dearly departed "mother."

Each night, he opens his suite to a hotel guest. After encountering Cody's sweet face and understanding eyes, hotel guests almost always open their hearts to him. Luckily, Cody is even smarter than he looks.

Cody, who tells his own story in this book, bravely faces the challenges of his first solo year-a year when he deepens current friendships with hotel employees and forges new relationships with hotel guests and neighbors.

Through it all, Cody's incredible sensitivity and uncanny intelligence allow him to solve problems, bring people together, and make the world a better place. After only one year, he has hundreds of people who credit him with their own happiness. After all, he is the Codyman!

Reviews

Once I picked up this book, I got hooked! This author, Linda Stubbs, can write. Her dialogue is flawless. She creates a "voice" for the dog that is uniquely his and she captures the different personalities that move around him. She keeps the emotional suspense up throughout the book: we have romantic liaisons and we can't help wondering what will happen to those we meet. It's a feel-good story, no doubt about it.
Complete review on Amazon.com
Cathy Goodwin, PhD- Cathy is a writer, speaker and career coach. Silver City Sun-News, New Mexico

What a great book. It moved me to tears in some places and laughter in others. If you love dogs youll love this book. It is refreshing to read the English language as it is meant to be, without any profanity. This book deals with real life issues of true importance in such a subtle gentle way. Issues of kindness, friendship, loyalty, generosity and spirit. I was left not with a sense of preaching or concrete ,right or wrong answers, but rather a sense of responsibility to my fellow man. Long after I read the book I found myself wondering how I line up in my treatment and judgment of those around me. One more thing, after reading the book you become very careful of what you say around your dog.
A must if you love dogs-- Keltie Donnellen from Canada

A story of helping people find happiness,
Linda Stubbs I Am The Codyman is a engaging and entertaining novel about a dog with an unusual talent. Living at a hotel as a bequeathal from his late "mother," Cody has his own suite; each night a hotel guest is allowed to enter and confess their hearts and troubles to the understanding and sympathetic canine. Highly recommended and rewarding reading, I Am The Codyman is a story of helping people find happiness and the insight that comes from trust.
MidWest Review

What a delightful book. A lighthearted, poignant, and often funny book that will appeal to readers of all ages. A memorable and original story. It showed how much people can benefit from a little help in the right direction, whether it comes from people or from dogs. We need more than food, water, and shelter in our lives. We also need companionship, love, and imagination, as this story so lovingly tells us.
Deborah Kennedy, Associate Professor of English, Saint Marys University

Unlike most others who start a book which is so good that they hate to put it down ,well with me, I have great difficulty in finishing a real good book. The codyman was one of these. Each chapter had something which tugged at my heart and brought both laughter and tears. Cody eventually became a 4 legged human to me and the kind deeds to the troubled and less fortunate people made me think of how most of us slide through life championing our own causes. also, I must admit I thoroughly enjoyed the Codymans sarcastic wit and must commend the author for maintaining that snap to Codys dialogue.

I look forward to the nextpublication from Linda, but must insist she buy the kleenex tissue for the wimps in the crowd.
Sandy Semple (ex-navy Deep Sea diver & Tugboat Captain)

This is a fun book! It made me laugh out loud, it made me cry. The dog never does anything that any ordinary dog wouldn't do, yet the author takes us right into the mind of the dog and gives us a viewpoint that most people don't think of. That's what makes it so funny - yet so real! I actually look at my dog differently now! The book is written in short sections which makes it easy to pick up for short periods of time. Of course, I didn't always want to put it down after a short period of time! I read it quickly because it was so enjoyable.
J Pomeroy from NH, USA

I am 19 and I just had to tell you I loved your book!!!! :o) I dont read anything...I don't really even bother with mags or anything....but when I saw your book and Mom told me you had wrote it...I had an interest. I'm also a very slow reader...for my age that is....I started reading your book in the afternoon wednesday..and between school and work...I finished it today..it was wonderful...you did such a spectacular job!!!! I was completly obsessed with the book from start to end, I couldn't keep myself away from it! I was reading it every chance that I got! Anyways... I enjoyed it so much I thought I would just write you a note and tell you how much :o)
L.Blenus- New Brunswick, Canada

Linda Stubbs captures the personality of a West Highland white terrier without sounding silly or trite. The short chapters make for great bedtime reading, even by or to children. And Cody's encounters lend themselves nicely to family discussions about friendship, trust, and caring for the less fortunate. Cody's tale is imaginative, engaging, and lively -- fun reading for book and dog lovers of all ages. What dogs would say if they could write!,
Reviewer: amdbooks from North Carolina

A most delightful story full of humor, pathos, and drama. Codys escapades make this book most difficult to put down. One wants to read it from the first page to the last at one time. The young and old, and everyone in between, will love this heart-warming story.
Joyce Thornhill-Lampkin

A jaunty tale and authentically Westie throughout. I found the story gently engaging The writing reflects an exquisite, matter-of-fact sensitivity to the intangible bonds of human/canine relationships.
Dr. Jan Lloyd- DVM

The story was charming. It was easy to fall in love with the enterprising Cody and his adventures. There is an increasing demand for books for young readers and this one fills that void in an entertaining and charming manner. Adults and children will be entertained with this delightful read.
Dr. Carolyn Savoy- Professor, Dalhousie University

About the Author
Linda Stubbs has just retired after 35 years of teaching. I Am The Codyman is her debut novel. Linda lives in Nova Scotia, Canada where she enjoys camping, woodworking, reading and driving her TR6. Having traveled extensively she has a keen understanding of hotel living, the setting for the novel, I Am The Codyman. Throughout the years she has owned, bred and shown Old English Sheep dogs and West Highland White terriers. Her own 'Cody' co-authored the book I Am The Codyman

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