A feel-good, comprehensive exploration of the profound bond between
humans and dogs from Jen Golbeck, the "internet's dog mom" behind the
massive social media platform The Golden Ratio, and Stacey Colino, an
award-winning science writer.
Dogs have been considered people's best friend for thousands of years,
but never has the relationship between humans and their canine
companions been as vitally important as it is today.
With all of the seismic shifts in today's world, rates of anxiety and
depression have been skyrocketing, and people have been turning to their
dogs for solace and stability. Amidst these dire realities, something
wonderful has taken shape. In the United States alone, dog adoptions
doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As people have brought furry friends into their lives for the first time
or seized this opportunity to deepen the connections they already have,
they are looking to understand how owning a dog can change their lives.
Now, The Purest Bond explores the benefits our dogs can have on our
physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being, often without our
realizing it.
Weaving together groundbreaking research and touching real-life stories,
The Purest Bond explores not just the social benefits of owning a dog
but the science of how dogs improve our emotional and physical health,
mental acuity, and our ability to focus and absorb information. Most
importantly, they remind us of what's right in the world--love, trust,
affection, playtime, fresh air, and sunshine--even when so much feels
wrong.
