The Intricate Bond Between People and Dogs
At the age of 36, Caroline Knapp felt lost and alone. Despite her success as a bestselling author, she was struggling to come to terms with the loss of both her parents and the severing of a 20-year affair with alcohol. But 18 months to the day she quit drinking, her life changed forever when she found a scrappy eight-week-old puppy at the local animal shelter and took her home. The indomitable Lucille is now a central force in her life: "In her, I have found solace, joy, a bridge to the world".
Fascinated by this powerful new bond, Knapp explores the unique role dogs play in our lives with the same wit and intelligence she bought to her bestselling memoir. In addition to mining her own funny, frustrating and touching experiences with Lucille, she shares the stories of fellow dog people - from animal behaviourists and psychologists to other owners whose dogs have deeply affected their lives - about this complex, mysterious and often profoundly healing alliance.
Anyone who loves dogs will love this funny, moving and very personal love letter to man's and woman's best friend.
