Thunder Dog
The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust
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4.5 • 179 Ratings
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- $12.99
Publisher Description
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
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, Michael Hingson, a district sales manager for a data protection and network security systems company, was sitting down for a meeting. His guide dog, Roselle, was at his feet.
Blind from birth, Michael could hear the sounds of shattering glass, falling debris, and terrified people flooding all around him. But Roselle sat calmly beside him. In that moment, Michael chose to trust Roselle's judgment and not to panic. They were a team.
As you relive that fateful day in September 2001 alongside Michael and Roselle, you'll learn:
The ways that grief and loss can lead the way for changeHow the rare trust between a man and his guide dog can inspire your own unshakeable faithThe healing power of telling your own story
Praise for Thunder Dog:
"Chapter by chapter of this intriguing work will keep you spellbound. Thunder Dog celebrates the power of the human and animal bond. We all can learn life lessons from this incredible story."
--Larry King, Emmy award-winning broadcaster and longtime host of Larry King Live
Customer Reviews
Love it <3
Its a really inspiring book. Because he want to be treated the same like any other person. I would really recommend this book.
Inspiring story
Not only did I learn more about the blind and guide dogs, I was able to experience the 9/11 through a person through a person that experienced the tragedy. The author’s story is one of patience, persistence and perseverance. This is definitely a must read.
Roselle
What a wonderful story. And what a wonderful dog.