{"product_id":"book-hcax","title":"The Purest Bond","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis feel-good, comprehensive exploration of the profound bond between humans and dogs from Jen Golbeck, the “internet’s dog mom” behind the massive social media platform \u003ci\u003eThe Golden Ratio\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand award-winning science writer Stacey Colino “will bring something magical and meaningful into your life” (Daniel J. Siegel, MD, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDogs have been considered people’s best friend for thousands of years, but never has the relationship between humans and their canine companions been as vitally important as it is today.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWith all of the seismic shifts in today’s world, rates of anxiety and depression have been skyrocketing, and people have been turning to their dogs for solace and stability. Amidst these dire realities, something wonderful has taken shape. In the United States alone, dog adoptions doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAs people have brought furry friends into their lives for the first time or seized this opportunity to deepen the connections they already have, they are looking to understand how owning a dog can change their lives.\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWeaving together groundbreaking research and touching real-life stories, \u003ci\u003eThe Purest Bond\u003c\/i\u003e is an “informative and fun” (\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e) exploration of not just the social benefits of owning a dog but the science of how dogs improve our emotional and physical health, mental acuity, and our ability to focus and absorb information. Most importantly, they remind us of what’s right in the world—love, trust, affection, playtime, fresh air, and sunshine—even when so much feels wrong.","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster Audio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49346563080496,"sku":"BDhcax","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":49346563113264,"sku":"10hcax","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/hcax-Square-cover.jpg?v=1773708260","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-hcax","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}