Puppy Chow Is Better Than Prozac: The True Story of a Man and the Dog Who Saved His Life [Paperback]

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.Bruce Goldsteinreceived a BFA in Advertising Design from The Fashion Institute of Technology in 1992. He lives in Manhattan with his family.OK! Magazine
“An inspirational true story on the therapeutic benefits a pet can provide.”

Shape
“For the grown-up Lassie lover…Warning: Get this only if you’re ready to adopt—you may head to the shelter after the last page.”

Palm Beach Post Blog
“Goldstein writes as a real person would. Not every author does that…If you’re looking for a good book, and yes, it happens to be about dogs, look at this one.”

BP Magazine
“Goldstein’s story is captivating, sometimes heartbreaking, and honest. It has the unique ability to promote an eye-opening understanding of bipolar disorder while appealing to the greater population of dog lovers. No doubt it will go far to help dissolve the stigma associated with bp.”

LibraryJournal.com
“From the opening sentence…to the last…readers will appreciate how one seemingly insignificant four-legged creature made a life-altering difference to a youngl0