Denali
The Story of an Exceptional Dog
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Publisher Description
In the bestselling tradition of Finding Gobi and Marley & Me, the moving story of a dog, his human, and the friendship that saved both their lives – and inspired countless others.
Ben Moon had no intention of getting a dog until he met the soulful gaze of a husky-pit bull cross pup in a rescue shelter. Ben instantly felt a connection, and his friendship with the extraordinary Denali was born.
The two friends set out on the road together on an adventure that would take them through some of the best years of their lives. When Ben was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at 29, Denali never left his side until the pair were back out surfing and climbing crags. Soon after Denali was struck by the same disease, and Ben had the chance to return the favour.
This is the story of an extraordinary friendship, and the power of the love we give and receive when we have our friends by our side.
‘Moon inspires and educates in this tear-jerking memoir of his best friend’ Publishers Weekly
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Photographer and filmmaker Moon explores his relationship with his dog and their special bond forged during life and death moments in this moving debut. After relocating from Michigan to Oregon with his wife, Moon longed for a dog like the ones he shared outdoor adventures with as a kid and adopts Denali, a pit bull mix puppy. Moon and Denali form a connection as Moon's marriage falls apart, and the two companions make a fresh start as Moon, an avid outdoor athlete, begins living in his van to realize his dream of becoming a rock climbing and surfing photographer. Their freewheeling lifestyle comes to a halt when the 29-year-old Moon is diagnosed with colon cancer. With Denali close by his side through his ordeal, Moon recovers; for the next decade, however, Denali suffers various illnesses, also including cancer. Moon takes the role of caregiver throughout Denali's illness, and heartbreakingly details Denali's final days before he died. The ordeal teaches Moon to focus on the present and remain positive which is made easier when he adopts another puppy. Moon inspires and educates in this tearjerking memoir of his best friend.
