Book description
An instant New York Times bestseller, Thunder Dog tells the true story of a blind man, his guide dog, and the life-changing power of faith and trust in the face of terror.
When one of four hijacked planes flew into the World Trade Center's North Tower on September 11, 2001,…
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2 authors picked Thunder Dog as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This is the story of a man and his dog who descended 78 flights of stairs to safety out of Tower 1 of the World Trade Center on 9/11/2001 and lived to write his story.
His story is one of heroism, teamwork, and embracing the task at hand, with a calm demeanor. The author and his dog exemplify what it means to be unstoppable, and that is, to focus on the present moment, and the tasks that need to be done, rather than panic, fear, or focus on what you cannot control.
"Thunder Dog" demonstrates the importance of doing the…
Maybe I should give a warning with this recommendation—don’t start this book with plans to give it just 15 minutes and then get your beauty sleep.
I stayed up well into the wee hours of the morning reading this powerful true story of survival, loyalty, and courage. It made me feel like I was with Michael and his guide dog, Roselle, as she led him down the stairwell of the North Tower of the World Trade Center on 9/11 after the first plane struck.
This gripping story highlights the bond between a guide dog and his human—and also gives us…
From Jennifer's list on making you fall in love with dogs all over again.
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