Puppy Chow Is Better Than Prozac: The True Story of a Man and the Dog Who Saved His Life | 
 enlarge | Author: Bruce Goldstein
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  26 reviews
Sales Rank: 17745
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 288
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Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.5 x 1.2
ISBN: 1568583842
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.7527
EAN: 9781568583846
ASIN: 1568583842
Publication Date: March 10, 2008
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Product Description
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 first visited him one sunny day in Central Park. Then came Ozzy, a black 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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 Compelling July 3, 2008
I thoroughly enjoyed and recommend this book. Can't understand why it didn't make the best seller list. The author writes with such emotional candor that you are caught up with page one. Such a wonderful example of the strong bond between dogs and mankind. The author writes with a great warmth and wit, eventhough he is dealing with such mental torment. The combination of the two makes an interesting and compelling ride for the reader. Can't help but worry though what will happen when the great Ozzy must cross over that inevitable Rainbow Bridge. Hopefully that won't happen for a loooong time, but if there is ever a dog that should be cloned, my vote is for Ozzy!! Move way over Marley!!
 Great story tainted with too much foul language June 2, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I saw this book and immediately grabbed it up, as I absolutely love dog stories like this and was excited to begin reading. It was great to see how Ozzy was able to be such a saving grace. What a great story! HOWEVER, I was not prepared for and did not appreciate the excessive use of bad language in the book (especially the f-word). I think the story could have been told just as well without it. I would have given this many more stars had it not been for the language.
Fabulous Read! May 29, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
There aren't enough good things I could say about this book and the author's remarkable personal journey he shares with readers. It touches the soul on so many levels. The story is a beautifully written biography of a man whose dog helps to improve and save his life after he is diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. True dog lovers will appreciate his relationship with man's best friend. If you or someone you know suffers from a personality disorder, you'll find comfort in his words and ideas. If you're just an avid reader (or not-so-avid), you're going to simply find pleasure in his prose. You'd be foolish to pass this one up.
Cover-to-cover in one night. May 27, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I especially enjoyed the author's openness and willingness to share such intimate details about his experiences. I really feel as though I was with him throughout the narration. As a matter of fact, I felt so connected to the author, that I read the book cover-to-cover, in one night, because I wanted to be sure that there was a happy ending. Thank you for sharing your world.
The Honesty of this Book speaks to anyone who is Bi-Polar May 27, 2008
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I bought this book for my son who is Bi-Polar and before I gave it to him, I thought I would look it over. I was enthralled and couldn't stop reading it until the end. It is written with depth and honesty and even knowing the despair that bi-polar people can experience, this book can make you smile and even laugh. Being a formah Nuyawkah, I thoroughly enjoyed the descriptions of Manhattan. Being a dog lover, I thoroughly enjoyed Bruce's devotion to Ozzy. Being the mom of a bi-polar son, I now view this disease with more understanding and compassion. This book is enlightening, well written and a must read. Judith
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