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A breathtaking account of a thoughtful man's quest to understand himself, mankind and the role the dog has played and continues to play in our roles as humans. Franklin comes to understand not only the interraction between homo sap and the dog, but he posits a fascinating conclusion as to how man and canine came to rely upon each other as they barreled through evolution. Anyone who reads this impressive examination will never again look at his dog in quite the same way.
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The Wolf in the Parlor: The Eternal Connection Between Humans and Dogs by Jon Franklin
laneybormel, September 13, 2009
A breathtaking account of a thoughtful man's quest to understand himself, mankind and the role the dog has played and continues to play in our roles as humans. Franklin comes to understand not only the interraction between homo sap and the dog, but he posits a fascinating conclusion as to how man and canine came to rely upon each other as they barreled through evolution. Anyone who reads this impressive examination will never again look at his dog in quite the same way.(1 of 1 readers found this comment helpful)