Come Back, Como: Winning the Heart of a Reluctant Dog

Based on a San Francisco Chronicle series, this memoir follows Steven Winn's attempt to build a relationship with Como, a terrier mix adopted from a local animal shelter by his daughter. Winn initially wanted a dog for family companionship and shared experiences. However, Como—traumatized, single-minded, and clever—proved far more challenging than expected. The dog was hostile and determined to test Winn's patience, finances, and emotional resilience. The book chronicles Winn's efforts to connect with a creature traditionally seen as man's best friend. Through humor and emotional depth, Winn describes Como's impact on his family, the difficulties both man and dog faced together, and the central lesson Como taught him: that loving a dog can deepen one's humanity.