Things My Dog Has Taught Me: About being a better human

by Jonathan Wittenberg

Overview

'A wonderful read' — Lorraine Kelly

In this book for dog lovers everywhere, Jonathan Wittenberg says his dogs have taught him, more than anything else, how to appreciate the wonderful world in which we live — and how to develop better relationships with his friends and families.

In this wonderful, warm account of one man and his dog, Jonathan brings all the big themes of friendship, faithfulness, kindness, cruelty, grief, prayer and spiritual companionship to the fore, and shows us how we can learn so much from a dog's approach to life.

If you're one of the 8.5 million dog owners in the UK the answer to a better way of living may already be under your roof.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781473664388
Publisher:	John Murray Press
Publication date:	03/05/2019
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Jonathan Wittenberg was born in Glasgow in 1957 to a family of German Jewish origin. The family moved to London in 1963, where he attended University College School, specialising in classical and modern languages, subsequently reading English at Cambridge. He trained for the rabbinate at Leo Baeck College London, receiving ordination in 1987. He now lives in London with his wife Nicky and, three children, and his faithful canine companion, Mitzpah.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements ix

Introduction 1

How we gave away our hearts 5

1 Joy 25

2 Companionship 30

3 Cruelty 37

Adjusting to a new-home 47

4 Prayer 60

5 Love 67

6 Rules 75

Walks in nature with my dog 81

7 Asking 89

8 Listening 98

9 Healing 104

Round London in six and a half days 113

10 Rejection 121

11 Forgiveness 127

12 Consolation 134

A walk up the Rhine 143

13 Trust 156

14 Kinship 163

15 Acceptance 169

In the wild Scottish Highlands 175

16 Mortality 185

17 Grieving 193

Conclusion 205

References 209

Editorial Reviews

'A wonderful read'—Lorraine Kelly

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