Filled with inspiring stories and photographs, this
heartfelt tribute to the pit bull celebrates one of
America's most popular yet misunderstood dogs. Perhaps
more than any other breed, the pit bull has been dogged
by negative stereotypes. In truth, pit bulls are
innately wonderful family pets, as capable of love and
good deeds as any other type of dog. Setting the record
straight, Ken Foster sings the praises of pit bulls in
''I'm a Good Dog,'' a gorgeously illustrated, tenderly
written tribute to this most misunderstood of canines.
Founder of the Sula Foundation, which promotes
responsible pit bull ownership in New Orleans, and the
author of two acclaimed books about abandoned dogs,
Foster has made it his mission to bring overlooked
canines into the limelight. ''I'm a Good Dog'' traces
the fascinating history of this particularly maligned
breed. A century ago, the pit bull was considered a
family dog, featured in family photos and trusted as
loving companions for children. More recently, pit bulls
have been portrayed by the media as stereotypes of
everything they are not. Foster shatters that reputation
through moving profiles of pit bulls that serve as
therapy dogs, athletic heroes, search-and-rescue dogs,
and educators, not to mention as loving pets. Foster
also profiles many pit bull lovers, from Helen Keller
and Dr. Seuss to actor Todd Cerveris, who took his pit
bull on tour with him for the musical ''Spring
Awakening.'' Proving that there's much to love and
nothing to fear, ''I'm a Good Dog'' restores the pit
bull to its rightful place as friend, family member,
athlete and entertainer. |
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