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Type of bind: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.7527
EAN num: 9781568583846
ISBN number: 1568583842
Label: Da Capo Press
Manufacturer: Da Capo Press
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 288
Printing Date: March 10, 2008
Publishing house: Da Capo Press
Sale Popularity Level: 100954
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To Bruce Goldstein-an edgy, twenty-something New Yorker trying to make his mark in advertising-just waking up in the morning was an ordeal. Underemployed and recently dumped, he was well into the downward spiral of bipolar disorder. Even with therapy, lithium, Paxil, Wellbutrin, and Prozac, he could not shake his rapid mood swings, his fear of dying, or the voice of Satan, who very first visited him one sunny day in Central Park. Then came Ozzy, a grey Labrador pup (named after metal’s “Prince of Darkness”) who leads Bruce toward recovery through complete, canine dependence. From the depths of his despair to a life remade, Bruce shows how learning to care for, train, and love the hilariously loyal Ozzy provided him with the structure and focus he needed to heal.
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I have had several friends with bi-polar disorder and a boyfriend that was much like Bruce. Yikes. I don't wish that situation on anyone. For me the book was tedious and a bit over the top, but then I thought, "THAT is mental illness." Everything is magnified. The book actually made me much more sympathetic to those with mental illness as I can't even imagine how many of those people get from one day to the next. Obviously many don't. A homeless man in British Columbia (who suffers from mental illness) had one of his dogs taken from him and all he wanted was his dog back. Michael Phelps, on an interview with TODAY, just wanted to see his dog. Dogs do something for all of us. If Ozzy gave Bruce his life back then not a big surprise to the many, many of us who's lives dogs touch. Not sure if I'd recommend this book just based on the tedium. Not every sentence needs to be a ringer.
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Hi,
I just want to share a little story. My baby girl Abby was a shepard/ rot mix and she was 10 when she left this world. I am bipolar / manic depressed and the story in this book is so true. Abby loved me unconditionally and I her When I was real down she was there. When I was feeling better she was there. True friendship and love. This book reminded me so much of what happened to me and how she helped me through the bad times. Now that she is gone I can,t help but think what will happen now but the words in this book ring true A dog is more than a best friend it IS A LIFE SAVER and I hope it will inspire more people to seek help. Depression is an illness that some of us have to deal with and we need all the help we can get. I myself don,t know what the future will bring but if I could have her back for just one day I think I could make it but now we all have our own demons to fight and PUPPY'S ARE BETTER THAN ANY DRUG
Kevin Stenson
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This was a great summer read, I couldn't put it down. What an amazing story of love and companionship to bring someone through a dark and hopeless time in their life. Very inspiring!
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If you are an animal lover, you will love this book.
As the parent of a retired seeing eye grey lab, I had a special interest in this wonderful story. Once again, it proves that animals can much improve our lives.
If your pet has given you the unconditional love that only an animal can give, you must read this book!!!!!
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When I read about this book I did not know what to expect. Being a dog (having 2 grey labs, a pug, and a basset hound myself) lover and a victim of an anxiety dissorder I knew I had to read this. Well - I read a chapter yesterday and finished it today. The story really takes off when Bruce gets Ozzie and all the emotions and how he starts to feel better little by little every day. The very first couple of chapters are slow, but they have to be because we have to get to know Bruce before we can get to know Ozzie and how they really are meant for each other. Bruce does have some great wise aker comments that make you giggle even in the high stress moments.
Great Story!!!! Keep us updated on you and Ozzie Bruce!
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