It was a bleak day when the Patterson\'s faithful 14-year-old sheep dog, Farley, died while saving young April from a raging river.
Remembering Farley is a tender tribute to a dog that many of us felt was our own devoted friend..
Remembering Farley also contains some new illustrations and quotes from some of the letters sent by his many fans.
This retrospective includes strips from Farley\'s puppy days to his dying day, scenes that capture the essence of raising and loving a pet.
In Remembering Farley, Lynn Johnston shares her favorite selection from the heroic sheep dog\'s life.
Readers have accompanied Elly and John Patterson through the ears, watching them raise their children, Michael, Elizabeth, and April; commiserating when they dealt with aging parents; wondering how they\'d handle a friend\'s homosexuality.
Since 1979, Johnston has created an affectionate family whose members face real problems with grace and humor.
Across the country, fans who read For Better or For Worse in some 1,600 daily newspapers, reacted with surprise and grief.
It was a bleak day when the Patterson\'s faithful 14-year-old sheep dog, Farley, died while saving young April from a raging river
