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Following Atticus
Following Atticus: How a little dog led one man on a journey of rediscovery to the top of the world | Thomas F. Ryan
Following Atticus is Tom Ryan's moving true story, of a man and his remarkable dog. Tom Ryan is a middle-aged, overweight, no-nonsense newspaper editor. But when Atticus M. Finch, a Miniature Schnauzer, arrives, he is forced to question everything about his life. Wanting to raise money in memory of a friend who died of cancer, Tom decides that they will both climb 48 of New Hampshire's mountains during a single winter - twice. What awaits the pair is the adventure of a lifetime. In an enchanting but dangerous winter wonderland, they face raging blizzards, frostbite and storms. It is a rare test of endurance that soon becomes a soul-searching journey. And then, within a month of returning home, tragedy strikes. Atticus goes blind, and the blood tests suggest something even worse. Now facing an even greater challenge, Tom and Atticus undertake a journey through darkness and into light. For anyone that loved Marley and Me, Following Atticus by Tom Ryan is a heartwarming story of friendship, selflessness, redemption -- and above all, love. Tom Ryan worked as an editor until 2007, when he decided to sell his newspaper move to the White Mountains of New Hampshire. He started climbing in memory of a friend who died of cancer, and in the last five years has climbed an incredible four hundred and fifty 4,000-foot peaks.
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Centique
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#hiselderliness #bookreport
His Elderliness ran out of reading material while I was on holiday. “I had to reread old motorbike magazines” he bemoaned. He got through these three - Manson “very interesting - it‘s unbelievable how he could mind control people” Gold Rush - “good book, they‘re trying to give back the animal habitat in Vietnam” Following Atticus ⬇️

Centique - “you wouldn‘t think there‘d be much to say about mountaineering with a dog but it‘s great. Look at his little boots. He had a little jacket too. Anyone who likes dogs would love this” 4y
britt_brooke I love Jeff Guinn! He‘s one of my favorite nonfiction authors. (edited) 4y
Reggie One of the only books I have ever DNF‘ed was about Manson. I started having these intense nightmares and that was it. 4y
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Reggie Also I‘m glad you‘re back so we can hear about His Elderliness! 4y
Centique @britt_brooke yes! I‘ve added all of his books to Dad‘s TBR. 4y
britt_brooke @Centique 💚 The Jonestown one is amazing. Hope your dad enjoys! (I mean, as much as one can enjoy a book about such atrocities). 4y
Centique @Reggie I can imagine. Such evil and such power...😱 😱 As a teen I was invited to this church where the pastor had a strong impact on ppl. They wanted me to speak with him and when I did I felt awed and this hunger for his attention and approval. I‘m not normally easily swayed like that. I never went back because it scared the crap out of me. My brain at least knew to 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ ! 4y
Cinfhen I‘m glad you got away but SO happy to see a book report from #HisElderliness 4y
vivastory The Guinn about Bonnie and Clyde is one of the best nf I've ever read. Picked it up based on @britt_brooke review Highly recommend! 4y
batsy Oh no, not old motorbike magazines! I feel his pain. I love that he enjoyed the details of the dog's apparel. The cover is so adorable 💜 4y
Centique @vivastory thanks Scott! On the list it goes ☺️ 4y
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AdamCaron
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I love this story sooooo much. Atticus and Tom will inspire you to do so many things. You will have so many ups and downs with this true story about a man and his dog hiking. Love it

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BookDragonNotWorm
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#7days7books Day 4

I laughed, I cried, and I was motivated to try hiking the 48 4000 footers myself (but not with my pup). 🏞️🥾🐾

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BookDragonNotWorm
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ValerieAndBooks Aww 💖!! 5y
JoScho Look at that sweet baby!!! 5y
JulietReads 🧡💛💚💙💜 5y
Gissy A portrait 🐶❤️❤️❤️😍 4y
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swilson95
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This book was about a middle aged over weight man and his adventure with a very small dog as they discover the white mountains in New Hampshire. It‘s a fun read, especially if you know the white mountains!

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Samplergal
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Following Atticus: something with animals
Food : A Love Story : Something I wasn‘t looking for

#nonfiction2019

Soubhiville Wow! Almost done! 6y
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Samplergal
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I‘m always a sucker for dog stories. This one is really an inspirational story of love and what animals can be for people. Highly recommend this one. No tears were shed at the end either. ❤️❤️❤️#nonfiction2019

Freespirit Have you read Dog Boy..it's a lovely book also The Art of Racing in the Rain. Recommend both! (edited) 6y
Samplergal I haven‘t read Dog Boy. It sounds great! 6y
JoScho Now that I know it won‘t break my heart I will stack it! 6y
Samplergal @JoScho ❤️❤️❤️ 6y
ShelleyBooksie Stacked. I love dog books! 6y
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Samplergal
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This is our camping audiobook this week. As a dog lover, this is an inspiring story. And with all stories about animals, it will likely wreck us. #nonfiction2019

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LibraryCin
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I listened to the audio (read by the author). He does have an accent, which took my mind off what I was listening to occasionally to spell the word in my head (i.e. park = pawk), though mostly it wasn‘t a big deal. Anyway, I liked Atticus and they sure had a wonderful connection. The story just didn‘t “wow” me, but it was enjoyable.

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MsLeah8417
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Absolutely loved this book! If you are a dog lover or a lover of the outdoors this book is for you.

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Pandalibrarian
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All dogs are special but Atticus was truly extraordinary. I especially love this quote about not being able to give what you don't have and how true that really is. And I'm finished with a book club selection weeks before we meet - that doesn't happen often!

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Catelyn
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Well my heart is sufficiently warm after reading this sweet book. ❤️ Little Atticus is a miniature schnauzer who is a badass mountain climber and man about town. He completely changes his owner's life by being his loyal partner on the mountains and in life. 🏔 It's not overly sweet as some dog books tend to be, and focuses on the primal and authentic connection that can exist between a person and their dog.

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Hugoreads
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Best friendship book..Tom Ryan and his canine companion Atticus. Sadly, Atticus is no loner living but he will live forever in this beautiful story. @TheSpinecrackersBookClub #augustphotochallenge

TheSpinecrackersBookClub Oooh! I don't know this one. 8y
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