Overview
From a pioneering guide dog organization comes the first book to explore one of the most profound and inspiring relationships between humans and animals. In Trust the Dog, the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation introduces listeners to a group of extraordinary people who, thanks to their guide dogs, flourish in a world that assumes the ability to see. Among them are a brother and sister who lost their sight at a very young age and whose dogs essentially helped them grow up, a Serbian girl who fled civil war to find new hope in America, and a newly blind single father determined to keep his family together against all odds. Through their experiences we discover the astonishing teamwork and devotion between people who are blind and their guide dogs, the intelligence and discipline that these animals unfailingly display, and the noble work of the nonprofit organization that for fifty years has been making it all possible. A heartwarming tribute to this unique relationship, Trust the Dog is sure to change how we think about man's best friend and the possibilities of life without sight.
Full Product Details
Author: The Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation ,
Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation ,
Gerri Hirshey ,
Gerri Hirshey
Publisher: Tantor Audio
Imprint: Tantor Audio
ISBN: 9798200114047
Publication Date: 04 March 2010
Audience:
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Format: Audio
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
"When a blind person and a guide dog learn to trust each other, it opens up many doors. Both dog lovers and people in the disability community will love...this book.-- ""Temple Grandin, author of the bestseller Animals in Translation"""
Author Information
Since its origins breeding and donating service dogs in 1960, the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation has been promoting increased independence for people who are blind by providing them with the highest quality German shepherds possible. Placement, in-community training with the dogs, and ongoing follow-up services are all completely free of charge. Since its origins breeding and donating service dogs in 1960, the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation has been promoting increased independence for people who are blind by providing them with the highest quality German shepherds possible. Placement, in-community training with the dogs, and ongoing follow-up services are all completely free of charge. Gerri Hirshey is a journalist and author whose writing has appeared in the New York Times Magazine, Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, Esquire, GQ, and many other publications. She is the author of Nowhere to Run: The Story of Soul Music. Gerri Hirshey is a journalist and author whose writing has appeared in the New York Times Magazine, Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, Esquire, GQ, and many other publications. She is the author of Nowhere to Run: The Story of Soul Music. Kirby Heyborne is an American musician and actor. After graduating from the University of Utah with a degree in economics, he received critical acclaim for his starring role in the award-winning World War II drama Saints and Soldiers. He has starred in many feature films and national commercials, and has appeared on Everwood and Free Ride. He is well known for his narration and voice work on several audiobooks. In addition, he can frequently be found touring the country with his singing and songwriting act.
