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The Good Good Pig

Sy Montgomery
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The Good Good Pig

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2006

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Sy Montgomery

The Good Good Pig

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

245

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

New Hampshire • 2000s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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The Good Good Pig is Sy Montgomery's non-fictional account of the life of her adopted pig, Christopher Hogwood, from piglet to 750-pound adult. It recounts how Sy, amid personal turmoil, brought him into her home, and how he became an integral part of the community, forming bonds and helping others through their struggles, before passing away peacefully at fourteen.

Heartwarming

Inspirational

Humorous

Contemplative

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.3

9,658 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Reviews for The Good Good Pig by Sy Montgomery highlight its heartwarming narrative and strong connection to nature, offering readers an emotionally engaging tale of a pig's life. Critics praise Montgomery's storytelling and bond with the animal. However, some find the book overly sentimental and lacking in broader context. Overall, it remains a touching read for animal lovers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Good Good Pig?

Ideal for lovers of animal stories, The Good Good Pig by Sy Montgomery caters to readers charmed by heartwarming tales of human-animal bonds. Fans of James Herriot's All Creatures Great and Small or John Grogan's Marley & Me will particularly enjoy this endearing memoir about a pig who transformed lives.

4.3

9,658 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

The Good Good Pig was written by Sy Montgomery, who is a naturalist and renowned for her books exploring the wonders of the animal world.

The book is based on the life of Christopher Hogwood, a pig who became an unexpected celebrity and beloved family member in Montgomery's small New Hampshire town.

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In addition to The Good Good Pig, Sy Montgomery is known for her extensive work with animals, including highly praised books such as The Soul of an Octopus.

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Book Details
Pages

245

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

New Hampshire • 2000s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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