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The friend
Book • 2018
The Friend is a novel that explores themes of grief, love, and companionship.
After losing her lifelong best friend to suicide, the narrator inherits his Great Dane, Apollo.
As she navigates her sorrow, she finds solace in her bond with the dog, despite the challenges they face together.
The book is a meditation on loss and the transformative power of human-canine relationships.
After losing her lifelong best friend to suicide, the narrator inherits his Great Dane, Apollo.
As she navigates her sorrow, she finds solace in her bond with the dog, despite the challenges they face together.
The book is a meditation on loss and the transformative power of human-canine relationships.
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Mentioned in 3 episodes
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David Bianculli as the basis for the film "The Friend", starring Naomi Watts and Bill Murray.


After A Friend's Suicide, A Writer Inherits His Grieving Dog
Mentioned by Bill McCann in the introduction of the podcast, describing Bill Murray's new movie, The Friend, which is based on this novel.

New York Times Magazine 2025-04-06
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Maureen Callahan as the basis for the movie "The Friend", discussing its themes of grief and companionship.


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