Knapp, Caroline

Draws from the author's personal experiences as well as the insights of animal behaviorists, psychologists, and other dog owners, to explore the emotional bond between people and their canine companions.

The author meditates upon the issue of appetite as it relates to the lives of women, thinking about why women feel the need to suppress their appetites whether for food, love, work, or pleasure.

Autobiographical account of a woman who battled alcoholism for twenty years, discussing how the addiction affected her relationships, job performance, and mental and physical health. Also examines her experience with various methods of quitting and her eventual success with a rehabilitation program.