Bad Dog! A Man's View from the Doghouse is at times hilarious and at others sad and thoughtful. Readers will recognize themselves in the bewilderment of one man braving the gauntlet of life through the years and navigating the mysterious world of women. At the same time, many pieces wander into entirely unrelated territories.

 

As a participant in a game in which there appear to be no rules, a key theme in the book is his clumsy attempt to offer up his heart for female consideration. 

 

Alan’s writing blends poetic expression with storytelling, where emotions are distilled into verses, and narratives unfold like whispered confessions. It features a mix of poetry and short stories where women are revered, and love is both a sanctuary and a battlefield. Loss lingers like an echo and musings drift between reality and absurdity.