Thunder Dog
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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1 author picked Thunder Dog as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
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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