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    The Wolf in the Parlor: The Eternal Connection Between Humans and Dogs
    The Wolf in the Parlor: The Eternal Connection Between Humans and Dogs
    The Wolf in the Parlor: The Eternal Connection Between Humans and Dogs
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    The Wolf in the Parlor: The Eternal Connection Between Humans and Dogs

    Written by Jon Franklin

    Narrated by George K Wilson

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    About this audiobook

    Of all the things hidden in plain sight, dogs are one of the most enigmatic. They are everywhere, but how much do we really know about where they came from and what the implications are of their place in our world? Jon Franklin set out to find out and ended up spending a decade studying the origins and significance of the dog and its peculiar attachment to humans. As the intellectual pursuit of his subject began to take over Franklin's life, he married a dog lover and was quickly introduced to an ancient and powerful law of nature: Love me, love my dog. Soon Franklin was sharing hearth and home with a soulful and clever poodle named Charlie.

    And so began one man's journey to the dogs, an odyssey that would take him from a 12,000-year-old grave to a conclusion so remarkable as to change our perception of ourselves. Building on evolutionary science, archaeology, behavioral science, and the firsthand experience of watching his own dog evolve from puppy to family member, Franklin posits that man and dog are more than just inseparable; they are part and parcel of the same creature. Along the way, The Wolf in the Parlor imparts a substantial yet painless education on subjects as far-ranging as psychological evolution and neurochemistry. In this groundbreaking book, master storyteller Franklin shatters the lens through which we see the world and shows us an unexpected, enthralling picture of the human/canine relationship.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateOct 12, 2009
    ISBN9781400183401
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    • 4/5
      This book frequently branched out into scientific topics having little or nothing to do with the evolution of either dog or man, but it's so well written that I enjoyed every bit of it.
    • 4/5
      Really liked the beginning of this book; interesting ideas here. But he starts repeating himself and it goes on a few chapters too long. Still an interesting story.
    • 5/5
      I learned an immense amount about dogs, wolves, and humans in this fascinating book. After his fiance adds a dog to their household, he finds himself perplexed by the nature of the creature. Thereupon he embarks on a journey to understand how canines and hominoids have become so closely intertwined. That journey takes him through anthropology, archaeology, and various branches of biology.Franklin has a true gift for repackaging complex technical information into something that's digestible by the layman. I salute him.
    • 3/5
      An existential look at the origins of the dog-human connection. If you are looking for a dog behavior book, check out the works of Patricia McConnell or Stanley Coren for a more detailed analysis of that. This is more of a memoir of a man's search for the meaning of his relationship with his dog. It is definitely an engaging read, but the references to how much he thinks and "his mind spinning" get a little tired.