The Dog Who Couldn't Stop Loving: How Dogs Have Captured Our Hearts for Thousands of Years - Softcover

Masson, Jeffrey Moussaieff

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0061771104 ISBN 13: 9780061771101

Publisher: HarperPB, 2011

Synopsis

Pub Date: 2011-10-18 Pages: 272 Language: English Publisher:.. HarperCollins US There is something very special in our bond with dogs No other animals love us in quite the same way as dogs love us And it is mutual Is. it possible that we developed our capacity for love. sympathy. empathy. and compassion because of our long association with dogs Having experienced a profound bond with his own dog. Benjy-a failed guide dog for the blind who possesses an abundance of uninhibited love- author Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson knows dogs' reciprocal affection is not unique. but exemplifies a love affair unequaled in the animal world. In The Dog Who Could not Stop Loving. Masson considers the far-reaching consequences of the coevolution of dogs and humans with wisdom . insight. and a brilliant analysis of recent scientific findings. delivering a compelling. provocative book that will chan...

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Review:

“I greatly enjoyed this remarkable book, not only for it’s captivating narrative, but also for fascinating information which will surprise even those who love animals and are attuned to the natural world. Jeffrey Masson writes amazing books, and this one is true to form. It’s excellent.” (Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, author of The Hidden Life of Dogs)

“In his story of Benjy, the dog who couldn’t stop loving, Masson does a thought-provoking job of leveling the playing field between us and other species while also posing fascinating questions about the emotional makeup of our closest companion in the animal kingdom, our dogs.” (Ted Kerasote, author of Merle’s Door)

“Masson is at his most personal and appealing in this book, especially when he writes about Benjy.” (Publishers Weekly)

“An enjoyable book for dog lovers.” (Kirkus Reviews)

From the Back Cover:

There is something very special in our bond with dogs. No other animals love us in quite the same way as dogs love us. And it is mutual. Is it possible that we developed our capacity for love, sympathy, empathy, and compassion because of our long association with dogs?

Having experienced a profound bond with his own dog, Benjy—a failed guide dog for the blind who possesses an abundance of uninhibited love—author Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson knows dogs’ reciprocal affection is not unique, but exemplifies a love affair unequaled in the animal world. In The Dog Who Couldn’t Stop Loving, Masson considers the far-reaching consequences of the coevolution of dogs and humans with wisdom, insight, and a brilliant analysis of recent scientific findings, delivering a compelling, provocative book that will change the way we think about love and our canine companions.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperPB
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0061771104
• ISBN 13: 9780061771101
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272