Life with Ziggy: A Boy, A Dog, & A Life Saved

by Justin Barrow

Overwhelmed and overcome by the insidiousness of depression, a young man adopts a malnourished, abused, and terrified Pit Bull - Basenji mix in order to help him make sense of his troubled life. The dog, which was set to be euthanized hours later, is rescued at the last minute with a small glimmer of hope that he will, in turn, rescue his new master in his last minutes.What transpires is a true tale of friendship and love. Humor and chaos commence as an incredibly unique bond is forged between boy and dog. The bond alters the paths of their troubled lives. The intersection that was destined to occur, ends up saving one life, while sacrificing another.Life with Ziggy takes us deeply into the shadows so we can be reminded of the beauty of the light.

254 pages, Paperback

First published February 5, 2014

About the author

Justin Barrow, Jammer to his closest friends, once tip-toed on the fringe of ending his own life while struggling with a severe case of depression. Reflecting back on his experiences, he realized that a book would not only be therapeutic, but that it would have the potential to help others overcome the disease and the stigmas that are attached to it. As a result, Justin debuts his first book, Life with Ziggy: A Boy, A Dog, & A Life Saved. A native Nevadan and graduate of the University of Nevada Las Vegas, Justin currently resides in rural Nevada where he trains staff to mentor troubled youth as a training officer. He is a loving husband, father of twins, proud uncle, dog lover, fan of the Boston Red Sox, sports enthusiast, and blogger (www.badideadad.blogspot.com). Justin’s second book, A Game to Remember, is in progress. The story follows the Fenton family as they use baseball to fight the effects of terminal cancer and Alzheimer’s on their family.