by Dana Perino
First published 2016
Dana Perino opens her world to readers through the lens of her beloved Vizsla, Jasper, who has earned the nickname America's Dog. The Fox News host weaves together personal anecdotes about family life, her Washington career, and her television work, showing how her four-legged companion bridges divides that seem impossible to cross. Perino reveals how Jasper connects people across political lines, creating moments of shared joy even among fierce opponents. She explores the ways dogs unite families and communities, drawing from her own experiences in politics and media. The book features creative photo manipulations that place Jasper in scenarios spanning pop culture, classical art, athletic events, and historical moments. These visual elements bring humor to stories about the intersection of personal life and public service. Through Jasper's adventures, Perino demonstrates how pets can dissolve the bitter divisions that often define political discourse, offering hope that common ground exists even in polarized times.
Genres: animals, dogs, non-fiction, biography-memoir, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
260 pages · Hardcover · Twelve