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Paperback Following Atticus: Forty-Eight High Peaks, One Little Dog, and an Extraordinary Friendship Book

ISBN: 0061997110

ISBN13: 9780061997112

Following Atticus: Forty-Eight High Peaks, One Little Dog, and an Extraordinary Friendship

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Set against the backdrop of New Hampshire's White Mountains, a man and a dog embark on the challenge of a lifetime in this true story of love, loss, and the resilience of the human and animal spirit.

After a close friend died of cancer, middle-aged, overweight, acrophobic newspaperman Tom Ryan decided to pay tribute to her in a most unorthodox manner. Ryan and his friend, miniature schnauzer Atticus M. Finch, would attempt to climb all forty-eight of New Hampshire's four-thousand-foot peaks twice in one winter while raising money for charity. It was an adventure of a lifetime, leading them across hundreds of miles and deep into an enchanting but dangerous winter wonderland. At the heart of the amazing journey was the extraordinary relationship they shared, one that blurred the line between man and dog.

Following Atticus is an unforgettable true saga of adventure, friendship, and the unlikeliest of family, as one remarkable animal opens the eyes and heart of a tough-as-nails newspaperman to the world's beauty and its possibilities.

Customer Reviews

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If you love dogs, this book is worth a read!

This book is a great read about how even the smallest person (or dog) can overcome incredible obstacles. If you’ve ever had a mini schnauzer, Ryan’s book really does get it right, and you absolutely find yourself rooting for Tom and Atticus and they take on the 4,000 foot peaks. The only reason I took off a star is because some parts of the book lacked closure. No spoilers, but some portions made you wish they’d turned out differently. Overall, though, if you’re looking for a happy dog book (but beware the first chapter), this is for you!
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