A kaleidoscope of vivid, moving and highly entertaining accounts of the delights and benefits of dog ownership: an anthology of stories, freely contributed, from TV personalities, broadcasters, politicians, writers, and many others. Brought to life with colour photographs of the writers and their beloved canine companions, this is an ideal bedside or coffee table book that can be read cover-to-cover, or simply skimmed. My Dog, My Friend conveys the key message that dogs can - and do - have a positive impact on the way we feel and live. All author royalties go to the charity Samaritans, to support its invaluable work of alleviating emotional distress and reducing suicidal behaviour. Contributors to the anthology come from all walks of life, and include -Alan Titchmarsh, Antony Worrall Thompson, Ben Rimalower, Robert Alper, Robert Vetere, Brix Smith-Start, Charlie Dimmock, Clare Allan, David Belcher, David Blunkett, David Shrigley, Ed Stourton, Emma Chichester Clark, Esther Rantzen, Fidelma Cook, Fred MacAulay, Helen Fitzgerald, Ian Hamilton, Jackie Kay, Jenni Murray, John Hegley, Jon Landau, Julie Myerson, Lynne Truss, Marion Janner, Marty Becker, Matthew Offord, William McIlvanney, Melanie Reid, Mohamed Al Fayed, Nanette Mutrie, Quintin Jardine Rankin, Ray Kelvin, Richard Holloway, Sally Beamish, Simon Callow, Stanley Coren, Tim Dowling, Tony Roper.
