![]() ![]() ![]() Chapter 2: “The Simple Dog” is an introduction to Brosh’s love of dogs as well as dog communication, behavior, and motivation through the character of simple dog, who is one of her dogs. Chapter 1: “Warning Signs” goes through Brosh’s disturbing behaviors across various points in her life, especially with regards to a letter Brosh put in a time capsule to her future self. Early chapters of the book provide general overviews and context for Brosh as an author and as a memoir subject. Each chapter stands alone, though the frame stories and introduction sections connect chapters both chronologically and thematically. Thematically, the book deals with mental health issues, raising dogs, and childhood adventures. ![]() Additionally, the author uses language that some readers may feel is ableist or generally insensitive to those with intellectual limitations. Mentions of mental health struggles recur throughout the guide but do not include any explicit details. This guide refers to the 2013 Touchstone/Simon & Schuster first paperback edition.Ĭontent note: This overview, as well as the summaries for Chapters 6 and 7, mention feelings of suicidality and suicidal ideation. Additionally, it was popularly successful on the social media website Reddit and touted as a favorite read by celebrity Bill Gates. The book was a New York Times bestseller and won the 2013 Goodreads Choice Awards in the Humor category. ![]()
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