Dog has always had a larger than life personality and it certainly comes through in his book. I thought the book was a little too religious but I enjoyed reading about some of his most famous chases, how he met the son he never knew he had and how he carried on after losing Beth. One thing that stuck out to me was his willingness to accept blame and responsibility for his past mistakes. He didn't totally own up to the rant that put him on the nightly news back in 2019, but it seemed like he was regretful of his past and also discusses the strained relationship with his children.

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Thank you to Netgalley and the author/publisher for the ARC!

I watched Dog the Bounty Hunter when I was younger so I was intrigued to read this book. It had a little too much religion in it for me but if you know anything about Dog you shouldn't be surprised at that. It was crazy to hear of the things he went through and did prior to his show and what he's been up to since Beth passed and the show ended. If you're a casual fan of him/the show or more, you would enjoy this book.

Any fan of Dog the Bounty Hunter will enjoy this book. I decided to read it because I've seen the show a few times and I enjoy memoirs. Nine Lives and Counting is a tale of the ups and downs that Duane Chapman faced during his colorful life. In it, he details his grit and determination and the good and bad decisions he made along the way. He describes how his faith in God determined his fate and how it continues to play a part in his life. In the end, it really is a tale of redemption and his desire to be a better man. As the saying goes, we are all really a work in progress.

Dog is back with another memoir, his third. It may seem weird that a person has that much to say about their life, but Dog’s past has been nothing if not colorful. And if you think his latest memoir was used as an opportunity to polish his image after some pretty public missteps and a lot of mistakes, I’d like to say that, for the most part, if that was the intent, he did a terrible job. He did not hold back when it came to sharing the lowest of his life’s lows, especially when it would have been easier and less painful to gloss over them. So I see Nine Lives and Counting as a way for Dog to reflect on his past with renewed vision and a commitment to spending the rest of his time on earth leading as many people as he can to Christ.

I won’t pretend that I agree with all of Dog’s ideology or viewpoints, and while some of his theology was a little shallow, he did make some fairly profound points that will stick with me. He did not try to explain away his past crimes, including his felony murder conviction, and instead of playing the victim game, he wanted to use his tribulations and struggles as a springboard to helping others going through similar trials. As he pointed out, Joseph of the Bible would not have led the life he did had he not been forced to serve time in prison. We can take our circumstances and, with God’s guidance, allow ourselves to be used for His purpose. Also, Dog repeatedly pointed out that even the most egregious sin can be forgiven “as far as the east is to the west.” Dog reminded us about the criminal who was remembered and saved by Jesus on the cross. This is bound to be a comforting thought for those who maybe don’t believe their sins can be forgiven or that they cannot be redeemed. Dog told how, no matter how many times he stumbled in life, when he cried out to God asking for forgiveness, He forgave Dog and cleansed him of all his unrighteousness.

The only part where I thought Dog was dodging his responsibility to own up for a mistake was when he was talking about the phone call with his son that was leaked (by his son) and caused a public outcry. Dog claimed the phone call was edited and “taken out of context.” I’m not sure in what context racist language is ever appropriate, and making no excuses for that kind of behavior is going to be the best course of action in virtually every scenario. I will say that an imperfect apology is better than none at all, Dog seemed contrite (and not just because he was caught), and when he was writing about the situation he seemed to tread lightly regarding stories that weren’t necessarily his to tell. Telling his side of the story by divulging salacious details about other people would not have been the right maneuver either. It also gave me a lot to think about in terms of cancel culture that I don’t have properly sorted as I’m writing this so I won’t ramble about that right now.

Who is this book for? Dog’s fans, certainly, but also those who walked similar journeys as Dog and are searching for mercy and redemption. It also serves as a good reminder that we ALL sin and fall short of God’s glory, which is a message no Christian can hear too frequently. Some people might be put off by Dog’s alpha male persona, but truly, the heroes of his life were Jesus, his mom, and Beth…and while he didn’t use those exact words, he illustrated over and over again how weak he is and how much he relied on the strength of Christ and the fierce women in his life.

My rating is probably more like a 3.5 but I’m rounding up. Dog seems to have gained a lot of perspective as he’s aged and especially after Beth’s death, and he wants to spend the rest of his life fully devoted to Christ and sharing the gospel. My father-in-law died of cancer last year and he was the same age as Dog, and I’ve spent the better part of a year contemplating how finite life is and how to spend my time and energy on things that truly matter. So I can’t help but root for Dog, and I’ve always been a fan of the unconventional way he’s shared his faith with “the least of these.”

Wow, I did not expect to go this deep in a review for a book written by Dog the Bounty Hunter.

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This is the first book by Dog the Bounty Hunter I read. I was a big fan of his when I was a kid. In this book Dog talks about a lot of his childhood and how religion has helped him throughout the years. It also touches on a lot of his personal life before Beth. I think I would have liked a little more about Beth in this book. But I can understand that talking about Beth can bring up a lot of feelings. All in all it wasn't a bad book. I am not crazy about how much religion was in it but that it just how Dog is.

As someone who watched some Dog the Bounty Hunter as a kid, I was intrigued by this book and learning more about Dog's life story. This book started like I thought it would - It felt like an old man sat next to you at the bar who couldn't stop telling his outlandish stories and talking about Jesus. As the book continued on, I enjoyed the stories Dog told more and more.

Dog is always 100% himself and for that, I applaud him. This book is a wild ride including bible quotes, Tony Robbins, children helping catch criminals, and so much more.

Thank you to Net Galley for this ARC!

Chapman takes quotes from scripture and biblical stories and compares them to scenarios from his own life. He uses these comparisons to show you as a reader that faith in God will always prevail even when you’re not in the best place physically and emotionally. Throughout the book, Duane takes you along on the many journey’s/“lives” that has shaped him into the man he is and his relationship with God. Some of these include his marriages, his children, impactful deaths, and his upbringing. I was entertained and moved throughout every page of this book.

I greatly appreciate the opportunity to read and review this book as an ARC.

I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the ebook.
I was so excited to read this book. I have been watching Dog since I was a teenagers when the show originally aired. I absolutely hate reality TV but I loved this show!
This book was such a wonderful read. I loved the Christian side and the scriptures. I loved hearing about his life and how he found Jesus and how faith has effected his life and family.
I highly recommend for everyone even if you are not a Christian, this book is fascinating and I couldn't put it down.

Duane “Dog” Chapman is a larger than life celebrity to be sure. In this book he tells of his life from childhood to current day. The stories are heavily loaded with his relationshIp with God and how that relationship has affected his life. The book is part autobiography part ministry. The mix of the two slowed the pace for me as I read. If the subject matter appeals to you I would recommend it. He has written other books that I have not read. They may contain similar subject matter.
Thanks to Nelson Book for providing an ARC copy for review. All opinions are mine.

Dog the Bounty Hunter, also known as Duane Lee Chapman, tells the story of his life from the start to where he is today. The book was very well written, and easy to relate to. I am a huge fan of Dog's and enjoyed watching his show when it was on the air.

Dog has been pretty quiet since Beth's passing except when he was hunting Brian Laundrie and when he married his new wife, Francie, who was also mourning the loss of her husband. I knew very little about Dog aside from what was aired on the tv show, and the occasional interview - however, after reading this book, I feel that I have a better understanding of who Dog is as a person. I have to admit that I was not aware of some of the bigger things that had gone on in Dog's life as a child and teenager - Dog has faced many trials and tribulations that he has had to overcome in his lifetime. Dog provides an outlook on his faith and how he has been born again, and how he uses his career to witness to others about his Lord and Savior.

Dog the Bounty Hunter, also known as Duane Lee Chapman, tells the story of his life from the start to where he is today. The book was very well written, and easy to relate to. I am a huge fan of Dog's and enjoyed watching his show when it was on the air.

Dog has been pretty quiet since Beth's passing except when he was hunting Brian Laundrie and when he married his new wife, Francie, who was also mourning the loss of her husband. I knew very little about Dog aside from what was aired on the tv show, and the ocassional interview - however, after reading this book, I feel that I have a better understanding of who Dog is as a person. I have to admit that I was not aware of some of the bigger things that had gone on in Dog's life as a child and teenager - Dog has faced many trials and tribulations that he has had to overcome in his lifetime. Dog provides an outlook on his faith and how he has been born again, and how he uses his career to witness to others about his Lord and Savior.

Thank you to Netgalley and Nelson Books for the opportunity to read and review this ARC before it's published date!

4/5 Stars: I loved the flow of the book, and the book is very well written with next to none grammatical errors. It was not my top read of the year so far, but, it definitely is a book that I would recommend to my fellow readers who are fans of biographies and autobiographies. This book is highly anticipated, and will no doubt make the best selling charts. I was able to read this book before it's published date. Thank you again to Netgalley and Nelson books! When selected for the ARC, I downloaded the ARC to my Kindle Paperwhite, however, the formatting was a little out of sorts, which I am sure will be corrected before the publishing date. The only thing I would have liked to see as a reader who frequently reads biographies and autobiographies would be some photos of Dog throughout the novel that correspond with Dog's story. I think having photos makes the reading experience a little more personal.

This was a great follow up from Duane Chapman, it was interesting to read the journey that Duane Chapman wrote. It really helped remind me that there is a light at the end of the darkest times. It was well written and I enjoyed what I read.

I didn't love this one but I also didn't hate this one. However I'm not sure how I feel about this one.

Duane Lee Chapman, better known as Dog the Bounty Hunter, tells the story of his life in this book. Chapman also gives a generous helping of his faith and born again religion as he relates his deprived childhood, petty (and not so petty) criminal teens and young adulthood. Dog has also been married six times and has 13 children- talk about colorful! The book reads as though Chapman is telling the story orally, which sometimes makes the narrative suffer. For Dog fans, this is a must read.

This was just so good, I loved the balance of his faith mixed with the stories of anecdotes of his life.
I loved his TV show back in 2012 and I hadn’t heard much from him until I saw that he had published this so whilst I knew his story a little I wasn’t aware of some of the bigger stuff.
In the beginning some of the faith stuff and the bible stories where a little much, but after the first few pages Dog’s personality comes through and you can’t help but be swept up in his story telling.
Thank you NetGalley, and Nelson books for the chance to read this ARC.

As someone familiar with Dog the Bounty Hunter this was a fun books and reads as though Dog is speaking directly to you. I had not read any of his previous books, or honestly, watching his last couple of TV shows so it was enjoyable to remind myself of what I enjoyed about watching him on TV. Getting a bit of a backstory of Dog and reading about what has lead up to where he is currently at was also great.

The book is heavy on religion, which is made clear in reading the back cover. This did result in me skimming through large sentence blocks and the very last chapter. The content between the preaching was enjoyable. The preaching itself was to be expected, and did not deter from readability.

Awesome book. Inspirational.
Thanks to author, publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book. While I got the book for free it had no bearing on the rating I gave it.