An honest and deeply moving debut memoir about a young woman’s battle with depression and how her dog saved her lifeA New York Times Bestseller “Dog Medicine simply has to be your next must-read.” —Cheryl Strayed At twenty-two, Julie Barton collapsed on her kitchen floor in Manhattan. She was one year out of college and severely depressed. Summoned by Julie’s incoherent phone call, her mother … Summoned by Julie’s incoherent phone call, her mother raced from Ohio to New York and took her home.
Haunted by troubling childhood memories, Julie continued to sink into suicidal depression. Psychiatrists, therapists, and family tried to intervene, but nothing reached her until the day she decided to do one hopeful thing: adopt a Golden Retriever puppy she named Bunker. Dog Medicine captures the anguish of depression, the slow path to recovery, the beauty of forgiveness, and the astonishing ways animals can help heal even the most broken hearts and minds.
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Very detailed description of a person who suffers with lifelong depression and how that effects one’s life and the lives of those around her. The struggles of the character were very realistic. The total dependence on her dog is understandable. The ending which turned out “Happy” for everyone was a little far-fetched and took away from the message of the book.
Really enjoyed
A little wordy and perhaps overly detailed at times, but very sweet and satisfying. A bonus here is that this author knows how and when to wind up a story. A very special book for those of us who have experienced a sweet bond with a pet.
I liked the honesty regarding her behavior and emotions.
Well written and so honest. As a dog lover, I was drawn to hearing someone else’s story on this incredible connection we have to our dogs.
I really enjoyed reading this book . As a devoted animal lover I could really relate . I also really appreciate how she shared the realities of sibling abuse
Love, love, loved it!!!
Incredible book a must read for anyone young or old.
Pretty good, I felt I was just droped at the end. I am sure Bunker had more stories to tell.