{"id":45621,"date":"2026-09-05T08:00:01","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T14:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theprairiesbookreview.com\/?p=45621"},"modified":"2026-09-05T08:00:01","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T14:00:01","slug":"pizza-dog-annies-guide-to-wellness-for-reluctant-homo-sapiens-by-alex-charns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theprairiesbookreview.com\/?p=45621","title":{"rendered":"PIZZA DOG ANNIE\u2019S GUIDE TO WELLNESS FOR RELUCTANT HOMO SAPIENS by Alex Charns"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>An affecting and often hilarious ode to the healing power of dogs.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Charns\u2019s compelling latest takes an unconventional approach to wellness, pairing candid reflections on mental health with the irreverent observations of Annie, his German shepherd\u2013husky mix. Part memoir and part playful wellness guide, the book follows Charns\u2019s efforts to maintain his physical and emotional well-being after a serious mental health crisis. Annie considers herself therapist, workout buddy, trainer, comedian, and indispensable best friend, and her cheeky, conversational narrative voice lends the book warmth and personality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drawing on personal experience, Charns explores the many dimensions of recovery, from professional treatment and exercise to family, faith, friendship, meditation, reading, recreation, volunteering, and gratitude. His candor about psychiatric illness gives the narrative emotional weight, while Annie\u2019s lively commentary keeps even difficult subjects approachable. Especially effective is Charns\u2019s challenge to the stigma surrounding mental illness and his call for mental and physical health to be met with equal compassion. Breezy chapters and an engaging conversational style make this a warm, accessible read. Charns offers no miracle cure, but something more persuasive: a heartfelt reminder that wellness can grow through routine, connection, humor, and four-legged companionship.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Warm, witty, and full of canine charm, this is just the ticket for dog lovers seeking a hopeful read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>***<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pizza-Dog-Annies-Guide-Wellness-ebook\/dp\/B0H699ML1N\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pizza-Dog-Annies-Guide-Wellness-ebook\/dp\/B0H699ML1N\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Bull City Law Publishing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Pub date September 1, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">ISBN 979-8193132011<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Print length 74 pages<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Price $7.00 Paperback, $0.99 Kindle edition, $0.00 Kindle Unlimited<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An affecting and often hilarious ode to the healing power of dogs.&nbsp; Charns\u2019s compelling latest takes an unconventional approach to wellness, pairing candid reflections on mental health with the irreverent observations of Annie, his German shepherd\u2013husky mix. 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