Live Like a Guide Dog, Michael Hingson
Live Like a Guide Dog, Michael Hingson
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Live Like a Guide Dog
True Stories from a Blind Man and His Dogs about Being Brave, Overcoming Adversity, and Moving Forward in Faith

Author: Michael Hingson, Keri Wyatt Kent

Narrator: Pat Grimes

Unabridged: 8 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/20/2024


Synopsis

A guide dog’s guide to life’s most important lessons! Michael Hingson’s inspiring true story captivated the world when he and his guide dog Roselle escaped the Twin Towers together on 9/11, a story that became the New York Times bestselling book Thunder Dog. During decades of walking with guide dogs, he had learned a surprising truth that helped save his life that day: Being afraid can be a positive thing, one that prepares us to deal with any situation that befalls us. Now, in Live Like a Guide Dog, he reveals how to: Get equipped for whatever obstacles or challenges you may encounter as you make your way through the world Train yourself to be brave, just like a guide dog’s training equips handler and dog to prepare for the unexpected Learn to use your natural fear reactions as a way to focus and concentrate to make better decisions and turn your fear into courage and confidence. Apply eleven principles Michael has learned with his guide dogs to overcome the fears that you face every day Join Michael on the joyful adventure of walking with, loving, and learning from guide dogs!

About Michael Hingson

Michael Hingson is a #1 New York Times best-selling author, technologist and motivational speaker. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 terrorist attacks with the help of his guide dog, Roselle. This story of teamwork and his indomitable will to live and thrive is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog and the major motion picture currently in production, coming in September 2013.

About Keri Wyatt Kent

Keri Wyatt Kent is the author of GodSpace, and ten other books. She makes a living creating content of all kinds, and enjoys reading, running, and cooking. She loves living in Chicago because of the weather.

About Pat Grimes

Pat Grimes is an experienced voice actor. When not recording, he can be found writing, playing guitar, singing, traveling, or doting on his small dog, Charlie. Born in Los Angeles, he now makes his home in Ypsilanti, Michigan.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Christie on December 31, 2024

This book slides in as my last of 2024 unless I stay up all night reading (not anticipated). I never read Michael Hingson's first book, Thunder Dog, about his guide dog Roselle and their escape from Tower 1 on 9/11, because, honestly, I was 9/11'd out after being in New York on 9/11 and having heard......more

Goodreads review by Kim on August 23, 2024

Live Like a Guide Dog tells the story of the author's life through the story of his guide dogs over the years, one who guided him to escape the Twin Towers on 9/11. I learned a lot from this book about how guide dogs are trained and integrated with their handler's life as well as the perspectives of......more

Goodreads review by Megan on September 19, 2024

*****I received this free ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. I absolutely loved this memoir! Not only am I a lover of dogs, but I also feel that all people can do regardless of blindness or other losses. (I teach students who are Deaf). People with challenges just work harder to do......more

Goodreads review by Jill on May 12, 2025

I really enjoyed this book. I loved how he devoted a chapter to each guide dog he has had and told their story. It was interesting how each one was different and unique yet did the task they were suppose to do. We can learn a lot from dogs and this book proves it. I am going to need to read Thunder......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on January 11, 2025

Highly Recommend. Such good, sound, godly advice, seen in action from Michael’s guide dogs.......more