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 An honest, insightful look at the human/dog relationship. February 16, 1999
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Do not read this book unless you are absolutely in love with your dog(s). Written with a keen sense of self, Knapp explores the evolving relationship between humans and dogs with open frankness and personal revelation. Tapping into her own experience, she provides insight into the rare bond we have with our canine counterparts. This is not, however, a gushing love-fest. Knapp describes various forms of emotional attachment, both good and not-so-good, that she and other dog people have with their dogs and the voids that these animals fill in our lives. Straightforward and honest, this is a book to be read and re-read.
 If you've ever been head-over-heels in love with your dog... February 9, 1999
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is probably only for the serious dog lovers (not those back yard dog owners that Ms. Knapp refers to). I've recommended it to all of my friends in our dog play group.
Often fascinating account of love January 25, 1999
miazgama@pilot.msu.edu (East Lansing, MI USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Caroline Knapp is a fine writer, and she's written a book not too dissimilar to her "Drinking: A Love Story" a few years ago. Alcohol has been replaced by her love of a dog, and Knapp dissects every facet of the dog-owner relationship with skill. As a dog lover myself, I sometimes felt she got too clinical and repetitive when talking about the psychological relationship people have with dogs, and not enough about the dogs themselves. Still, Knapp has written a real page-turner, particularly for dog-lovers.
Excellent - kept my interest throughout January 13, 1999
jkday@sprintmail.com (Chicago)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Caroline Knapp puts into words so many of the feelings I have about my relationship with my dogs. I think you probably have to be a "dog" person to thoroughly enjoy this book.She keeps it very interesting by interjecting other peoples experiences with their dogs and analyzing what this might mean.
Excellent book for those who can empathize January 7, 1999
bschwe1@icarus.cc.uic.edu (Chicago, IL)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I felt this book touched a special place in my heart. It made me laugh outloud, cry outloud, and just made me feel that it's okay. Of the poor reveiws, many of these people probably have a full life and can not understand this intense bond between woman and dog. I was there once. But now it is just me and my dogs and after reading this book "it's okay". I do not feel like a freak for loving my dogs the way I do. If you share a special bond with your dog, you will understand this book and the author. If you are one of those people who can not understand how attached one can become to "just a dog", then this book is not for you.
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