by Dave Nasser
GG’s paws compared to his dad’s fist. (Photo © Erin Barnes)
George makes a surprise visit to an elementary school, where a girl was doing a “show and tell.” We surprised her by showing up with George himself!
GG with Mom, Dad, and the Guinness certificate, shortly after February 15, 2010.
GG hanging with dad on the bed shortly after he won the Guinness title. (Photo © Gary Williams)
George on the airplane on the way to The Oprah Winfrey Show—they bought the entire row of five seats for us (though it was still a little cramped…)
GG with Mom and Dad in front of Oprah Winfrey’s studios.
GG taking a ride in the golf cart—in the backseat was a reporter from a Japanese entertainment show who had come to get the story.
GG hanging with Liam, Paul O’Rourke’s son.
Annabel playing with GG, trying to ride him like a horse.
A joke picture we made for the Christmas card we sent to friends in 2010.
Contents
Welcome
Dedication
1. Life’s Mistakes
2. Things That Go “Bark” in the Night
3. Home Sweet Home
4. It’s a Jungle Out There
5. Honey, I Shrunk the House
6. The Birds and the Bees
7. Party Animal
8. The Road Less Traveled
9. Maybe, Baby
10. Into Each Life…
11. … Some Rain Must Fall
12. From Little Acorns
13. Guinness on Tap
14. And Baby Makes Four
15. The Rising of a Star
16. Be Careful What You Wish For
17. The Dark Side of Fame
18. Every Dog Has His Day
19. Love Me, Love My Dog
20. It’s a Small World After All
21. Showtime
22. And the Winner Is…
Epilogue
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Photos
Copyright
Copyright
Copyright © 2011 by Dave Nasser
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Table of Contents
Cover Image
Welcome
Dedication
1. Life’s Mistakes
2. Things That Go “Bark” in the Night
3. Home Sweet Home
4. It’s a Jungle Out There
5. Honey, I Shrunk the House
6. The Birds and the Bees
7. Party Animal
8. The Road Less Traveled
9. Maybe, Baby
10. Into Each Life…
11. … Some Rain Must Fall
12. From Little Acorns
13. Guinness on Tap
14. And Baby Makes Four
15. The Rising of a Star
16. Be Careful What You Wish For
17. The Dark Side of Fame
18. Every Dog Has His Day
19. Love Me, Love My Dog
20. It’s a Small World After All
21. Showtime
22. And the Winner Is…
Epilogue
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Photos
Table of Contents
Copyright Page
