Gift of Jazzy » (First Edition)

Popular New York Post gossip columnist Cindy Adams -- famous for her signature sign-off, "Only in New York, kids, only in New York" -- introduced readers to her beloved dogs Jazzy and Juicy in two playful, poignant accounts that are inspirational around the edges.

This is the true story of a savvy, seemingly tough columnist who could take on Clintons, Bushes, VIPs from New York to Hollywood—but is taken prisoner by the love of a tiny Yorkie who taught her more about joy and survival than any human could have.

After The New York Post's Cindy Adams lost her husband Joey, finding a new companion was the last thing on her mind. But one day, an unnanounced visitor brought just that, in the form Cindy least expected: a dog named Jazzy. Although Cindy had never considered herself a dog lover before, Jazzy quickly moved from unwelcome surprise to her closest family member. Cindy brings her famous wit, smarts and taste for celebrity dish to the page in recounting her hilarious first year with Jazzy—which gave her a new leash on life.This book will touch anyone who's ever lost someone dear.

Book Magazine

This charming memoir chronicles the New York Post gossip columnist's misadventures with the dog she adopted in 1999 after the death of her husband, comedian Joey Adams. The author begins by paying tribute to Joey, who helped his wife break into the "gossip business" by introducing her to friends like Bob Hope. The tabloid queen Adams quickly became is in true form here, dishing on celebrities including Imelda Marcos, who dropped by Adams' penthouse one Christmas for girl talk and Big Macs, and Raquel Welch, who walked out on Adams during an interview after calling her a barracuda. But the star of this funny book is Jazzy, whose antics Adams boastfully recalls with the delight of a new mother. Whether he's splashing mud onto Joan Collins' silk dress during a dinner party or disconnecting a phone conversation between Adams and Manuel Noriega by walking across the keypad, it's evident that the single figure in Adams' life able to rival Joey's comedic timing is the dog who unwittingly replaced him.