Katie Up and Down the Hall, Glenn Plaskin
Katie Up and Down the Hall, Glenn Plaskin
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Katie Up and Down the Hall
The True Story of How One Dog Turned Five Neighbors into a Family

Author: Glenn Plaskin

Narrator: Joshua Ferris

Unabridged: 7 hr 29 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Center Street

Published: 09/08/2010


Synopsis

A personal memoir by bestselling author and celebrity journalist Glenn Plaskin, KATIEis a moving story about a man who discovers the true meaning of family after adopting a cocker spaniel puppy. Through the magnetic personality of his mischievous dog, the author soon makes powerful connections with several of his down-the-hall neighbors in a high-rise located in the unique Battery Park City neighborhood of Lower Manhattan. First, Katie trots into the lives of Pearl and Arthur, a warm-hearted elderly couple just a few doors down from Glenn. Later, John, a single Dad, and his rambunctious young son, Ryan, also move in and are seduced by Katie's charms.

All of their lives are profoundly changed as they are transformed from neighbors to friends to family, with Pearl as matriarch. The motherless boy finds a "Granny"; his Dad inherits a mother, Glenn discovers a confidante. Set in New York City, we witness nearly sixteen years of antics and family adventures spanning Hollywood high times, bad health, accidents, blustery winters, even the terrors of 9/11. Through it all, the family clings to each other, sharing a deep bond that give each comfort, support and security.

Based upon a widely-read article in Family Circle, here is an unforgettable story about the love that makes a family-one that transcends the hard realities of time, tragedy, and inevitable loss.


About Glenn Plaskin

Glenn Plaskin, a veteran journalist and celebrity interviewer, is the bestselling author of Horowitz: The Biography of Vladimir Horowitz and Turning Point: Pivotal Moments in the Lives of America’s Celebrities. His profiles and columns have appeared in the New York Times, Daily News, San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Family Circle, US Weekly, Ladies’ Home Journal, Cosmopolitan, W, and Playboy. His interview subjects have included such figures as Katharine Hepburn, Nancy Reagan, Calvin Klein, Senator Edward Kennedy, Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor, Leona Helmsley, Barbara Walters, Diane Sawyer, Donald Trump, Al Pacino, and Meryl Streep. His television appearances include  Today, Oprah, and Larry King Live. He lives in New York City.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Sharon on November 30, 2022

Amazing, inspiring story about a cocker spaniel, Katie, who turned five neighbors into a family. Highly recommend! Glenn Plaskin is an incredible author. I am putting his other books on my TBR list today. The book starts with a description of Battery Park City in lower Manhattan. I worked a block fro......more

Goodreads review by Franci on November 30, 2013

Seeing as I love my sweet dog as much as this author loved Katie, I absolutely loved this book. I cried, I laughed and just had a good time reading the whole story. If you're a dog lover or just an animal lover in general, read this book.......more

Goodreads review by Heather on April 14, 2019

Sweet story about neighbors evolving into close family all at the "paws" of a loving cocker spaniel who saw the need for belonging and love in each life she touched. As time passes and people move on, the bittersweet lesson of losing loved ones but never losing the love you shared with them is learn......more

Goodreads review by Kathy on May 18, 2017

Glenn got Katie when he moved into a brand new high rise apartment building on the tip of Manhattan, and he did everything right: training, grooming, walks, food, treats (although maybe too much people food). As a journalist he works from home but travels too, and finds that his elderly neighbors, P......more

Goodreads review by Steph on November 06, 2011

I must admit, I originally picked this book up because of the cute Cocker Spaniel on the cover and I have a lovely Cocker of my own :-) Also, I have quite a penchant for memoirs- especially dog oriented ones. This book really made me laugh, smile, cry and constantly stop to blow my nose all at the sa......more