You’d think a book called “This Dog Will Change Your Life” would be solely about dogs. Not this one, really. Author Elias Weiss Friedman does a good job discussing the canine family, their quirky traits, and the people who love them. However, his book is also about how a life can be transformed by caring for something outside oneself and how a furry friend can restore balance to one’s life.
Dogs as Helpmates
It’s also about people who are fearful of dogs. For years after a severe bite, Adam suffered from cynophobia, the term for fear of dogs. Yet Adam joined Friedman and his rescue dog, Elsa, on Cape Cod to get over a broken relationship. A gentle connection between Adam and Elsa slowly formed and developed into a full-blown love affair.The author has compassionate writing style and shows his keen eye for observation by recounting the step-by-step process. It’s a touching story, one sure to create misty eyes, whether the reader is a dog fan or not. It also may provide inspiration for those in a similar situation who would like to learn to trust again.
