Thunder Dog, Michael Hingson
Thunder Dog, Michael Hingson
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Thunder Dog
The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust at Ground Zero

Author: Michael Hingson, Susy Flory, Larry King

Narrator: Christopher Prince

Unabridged: 6 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 09/07/2021

Synopsis

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAn 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

About Michael Hingson

Michael Hingson, national ambassador for the Braille Literacy Campaign,  is a miraculous survivor of 9/11. He lives with his wife, Karen, in the San Francisco Bay Area with two guide dogs, Africa and Fantasia, and one cat, Sherlock.

About Susy Flory

Susy Flory is the author or coauthor of five books, including the New York Times bestseller Thunder Dog. Her articles have appeared in Today's Christian Woman, Enrichment Journal, Guideposts books, Kyria.com, and with Focus on the Family.  Nationally acclaimed mental health expert, trauma therapist, and life coach Dr. Anita Phillips is recognized as a leader for her ground-breaking work at the intersection of mental health, faith, and culture. Dr. Anita is a dynamic sought-after speaker who has appeared on multiple news and television outlets and is the host of the fast-growing podcast In the Light with Dr. Anita. She holds degrees from the University of Maryland, Regent University, and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Anita lives in Dallas, Texas, with her husband, Michael Phillips, an education advocate and author.

Reviews

Goodreads review by jv on December 26, 2024

I expected a book about a blind man and his guide dog leaving one of the towers on September 11, 2001. This book is NOT about a blind man. This book is about Michael Blizzard Hingson. He has his doctorate in Physics. He is a pianist. As a child, he rode his bicycle all around his neighborhood, he wa......more

Goodreads review by Joe on November 21, 2019

Thunder Dog was an amazing story of a blind man and his service dog's escape from one of the World Trade Center towers on 9/11. I was only going to give it a three star rating because I honestly felt it was lacking in entertainment value for me. To be honest, it was a book club selection, and had I......more

Goodreads review by James on June 21, 2020

I found this book at my local library and thought it sounded interesting. It is part inside story of a blind person who survived the tragic World Trade Centre terrorist attack September 11 2001, part autobiography, and part insight to the lives of the blind. The sections about Mr Hingson's escape fro......more

Goodreads review by kwesi 章英狮 on August 24, 2011

How many children are blind? 1.5 million children in the world are legally blind and only few cares for them. Some family abandoned babies that are born blind but few are strong enough to live and nourish their blind child as a strong willed man in the future. We thought that they are not capable to......more

Goodreads review by Eduardo on March 28, 2012

TL;DR Blind people can do more than you think they can. Also, if you get to pick your parents, make sure you get supportive ones who encourage you to do all you can (vs the mollycoddling kind). I feel disappointed, and I almost feel like I should apologize for it (but I won't). I expected a book titl......more

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