Raw & Reflective

Audiobook:
James delivered a consistent and enjoyable tone throughout this book. He earned extra praise from me for choosing to self narrate despite his challenges reading a loud. He did excellent performing his vulnerable story.

I tend to prefer to speed up audiobooks in general. My personal preference was comfortable at a 1.5x speed with this audio.

Book:
When I saw the description included ‘the dog who saved my life’ I stopped in my tracks. I knew I had to hear this audiobook.

I had no clue what James could be including in this book. He painted his picture in a factual and educational manner. He excels at explaining the drivers, behaviors and internal dialogue of depression and isolation.

James’ story was emotionally moving and a superior experience.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who would like a deeper understanding about mental health struggles, the emotional bond and support a dog can bring to one and trying to get loved ones to understand it.

I received a copy of this audiobook from James Middleton and Tantor Audio. I am voluntarily leaving a review. All opinions are my own.

James, you had NO RIGHT to have me sobbing like this. What a beautiful eulogy to sweet Ella. God knew that humans needed dogs and dogs needed a human's love. This books is unbelievable but be warned, the last chapter will WRECK you.

😭😭😭. What a wonderful story! How wonderful for the author to expose his life and to help so many people with his writing. This books should be for ALL people. It truly helps people to see how one’s mental health really needs compassion and empathy. The whole world needs to be educated about it and the author brings us to the point of seeking out that education. Thank you James for you vulnerability and genuine honesty about your journey in your life.