The Dog Who Couldn't Stop Loving: How Dogs Have Captured Our Hearts for Thousands of Years
Masson, the author of 24 books, including the best-sellers When Elephants Weep (1995) and Dogs Never Lie about Love (1997), examines the unique bond between dogs and humans in his latest book. Masson has long been interested in the relationships between humans and animals, and this look at the unusual connection between humans and dogs draws on recent scientific research and the author’s own observations of his intense bond with his dog Benjy to find out why, of all animals, we have developed such a special relationship with dogs. He explores various theories for why dogs love us (and vice versa) and why no other animals love us in quite the same way, and wonders if perhaps humans developed the capacity for love, sympathy, empathy, and compassion because we coevolved with dogs. A fascinating exploration of the unique relationship. --Kathleen Hughes