Katie Up and Down the Hall

The True Story of How One Dog Turned Five Neighbors into a Family

By: Glenn Plaskin

Narrated by: Joshua Ferris

A personal memoir by bestselling author and celebrity journalist Glenn Plaskin, KATIEis a moving story about a man who discovers the true meaning of family after adopting a cocker spaniel puppy. Through the magnetic personality of his mischievous dog, the author soon makes powerful connections with several of his down-the-hall neighbors in a high-rise located in the unique Battery Park City neighborhood of Lower Manhattan. First, Katie trots into the lives of Pearl and Arthur, a warm-hearted elderly couple just a few doors down from Glenn. Later, John, a single Dad, and his rambunctious young son, Ryan, also move in and are seduced by Katie's charms.

All of their lives are profoundly changed as they are transformed from neighbors to friends to family, with Pearl as matriarch. The motherless boy finds a "Granny"; his Dad inherits a mother, Glenn discovers a confidante. Set in New York City, we witness nearly sixteen years of antics and family adventures spanning Hollywood high times, bad health, accidents, blustery winters, even the terrors of 9/11. Through it all, the family clings to each other, sharing a deep bond that give each comfort, support and security.

Based upon a widely-read article in Family Circle, here is an unforgettable story about the love that makes a family-one that transcends the hard realities of time, tragedy, and inevitable loss.

Heartwarming and enjoyable

Would you consider the audio edition of Katie Up and Down the Hall to be better than the print version?

I have not read the printed version

What did you like best about this story?

Heartwarming, sometimes sad but inspiring

What does Glenn Plaskin bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

His reading of Katie, Up and Down the Hall read at times by the author is oftne better than if read by an outside source

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

It, was.I did nit want to stop the listening pleasure

Any additional comments?

make sure to have abox ofTissues on hand as I owna canine companion and found myself thinking, What if this happened to me.I loved the story,wher it takes places(Native New Yorker)

The Author’s soothing voice

Katie! Reminds me of my two cocker girls, Sally and Lady and the years of joy they gave me

Endearing & Beautiful Story

This is such a heart-felt story. It supports out the saying “Friends are the family we choose.” Katie was wonderful at choosing each of them. It always amazes me how animals just know.

I used to have a neighbor that had a blonde cocker spaniel. I lived hear for years before finding out he lived next door to the little girl he followed around the neighborhood! Dude was very friendly to most & always protected the little girl. Katie with Ryan reminded me of them.

For the love of a dog‼️❤️

I loved the way Katie brought love to everyone she knew!! I am convinced that the love of God shines through dogs‼️❤️

A tear jerker but well worth the cry,,

What did you love best about Katie Up and Down the Hall?

Katie's relationship with all her neighbors

What other book might you compare Katie Up and Down the Hall to and why?

Very unique can't say I've read anything comparable

Which scene was your favorite?

Most memorable were the descriptions of the aftermath of 9/11

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Defiinitely cry!,, Reminded me so much of my own struggle to put one of my old dogs down

Any additional comments?

Loved it! Wonder if Glen ever got a new companion