Craig & Fred Craig & Fred

Craig & Fred

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Publisher Description

The uplifting and unforgettable true story of a US Marine, the stray dog he met on an Afghan battlefield, and how they saved each other and now travel America together, ""spreading the message of stubborn positivity.""

In 2010, Sergeant Craig Grossi was doing intelligence work for Marine RECON—the most elite fighters in the Corps—in a remote part of Afghanistan. While on patrol, he spotted a young dog ""with a big goofy head and little legs"" who didn’t seem vicious or run in a pack like most strays they’d encountered. After eating a piece of beef jerky Craig offered—against military regulations—the dog began to follow him. ""Looks like you made a friend,"" another Marine yelled. Grossi heard, ""Looks like a 'Fred.'"" The name stuck, and a beautiful, life-changing friendship was forged.

Fred not only stole Craig’s heart; he won over the RECON fighters, who helped Craig smuggle the dog into heavily fortified Camp Leatherneck in a duffel bag—risking jail and Fred’s life. With the help of a crew of DHL workers, a sympathetic vet, and a military dog handler, Fred eventually made it to Craig’s family in Virginia.

Months later, when Craig returned to the U.S., it was Fred’s turn to save the wounded Marine from Post-Traumatic Stress. Today, Craig and Fred are touching lives nationwide, from a swampy campground in a Louisiana State Park to the streets of Portland, Oregon, and everywhere in between.

A poignant and inspiring tale of hope, resilience, and optimism, with a timeless message at its heart—""it is not what happens to us that matters, but how we respond to it""—Craig & Fred is a shining example of the power of love to transform our hearts and our lives.

GENRE
Biographies & Memoirs
NARRATOR
CG
Craig Grossi
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
08:05
hr min
RELEASED
2017
October 31
PUBLISHER
HarperAudio
SIZE
405.4
MB

Customer Reviews

Scott A. former corpman ,

Love it!! Thanks for sharing your story!!!

This is a wonderful story. The style of weaving the past and present was well done and interesting. This is a heart touching work that shows the bond between dog and man.

roseyoung84 ,

One of my new favorite authors!

He has quickly become one of my favorite authors! Strongly encourage everyone to read his books! Thank you for all that you do!

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