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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.

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Mentioned in 3 episodes

Mentioned by Bill Murray as the source material for the movie "The Friend."
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#2282 - Bill Murray
Mentioned by 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 David Marchese when discussing Bill Murray 's new movie, "The Friend".
Bill Murray Says He's Not the Man He Used to Be
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
Mentioned by Bill Murray as the author of the book that "The Friend" movie is based on.
Billionaires Intervene in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race | Bill Murray
Mentioned by Maureen Callahan as the basis for the movie "The Friend", discussing its themes of grief and companionship.
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