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Rescuing Finley
Amy Wallace has made plenty of mistakes in her young life, but she didn’t see this one coming. Chris Seger is a marine serving in Afghanistan. His life is forever altered by a single, fateful step. A mother of another Afghan war vet suffers a devastating loss, which changes the course of Finley’s life for good. Finley is a mostly golden retriever, who suddenly finds himself alone and confused in a dog shelter. Later, he’s brought to a local prison to be trained in a special program for female inmates. Could this prison actually become the place where Finley finally finds his freedom? Rescuing Finley tells the story of how one rescue dog powerfully impacts three tragic lives and puts all of them on a road toward redemption and healing.
Dan Walsh is known for page-turning, character driven novels. Fans of Dan’s other novels, as well as dog-lovers everywhere will especially enjoy Rescuing Finley.
Dan Walsh is known for page-turning, character driven novels. Fans of Dan’s other novels, as well as dog-lovers everywhere will especially enjoy Rescuing Finley.
309 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 19, 2015
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Dan Walsh
36 books747 followersDan Walsh is the bestselling author of 27 novels including The Unfinished Gift, When Night Comes and The Reunion. Over 1.3 million copies of his books are in print or downloaded. He's won 3 Carol Awards (finalist 6 times), 4 Selah Awards and 4 of his books have been finalists for RT Review’s Inspirational Book of the Year. His novels have received over 47,000 Amazon reviews (4.7 Avg).
A member of Word Weavers International and ACFW, Dan writes fulltime in the Daytona Beach area. He and his wife Cindi have been married 46 years. You can find out more about his books or follow him on other social media sites from his website at http://www.danwalshbooks.com.
A member of Word Weavers International and ACFW, Dan writes fulltime in the Daytona Beach area. He and his wife Cindi have been married 46 years. You can find out more about his books or follow him on other social media sites from his website at http://www.danwalshbooks.com.
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February 21, 2017
Wowzer. My first Dan Walsh book and I loved it! I've definitely been missing out and plan on reading more of his books. I absolutely loved the dog, Finley. He seemed so sweet and getting to see part of the story through his eyes was amazing. I also really loved the romance because it wasn't the MAIN part of the story and yet it was very good.
All in all, a great read. I definitely recommend Rescuing Finley.
All in all, a great read. I definitely recommend Rescuing Finley.
October 5, 2022
This book is on Wesley Banks list for 100 best dog books of all time, and in this case I will let it stand among that group. For my Goodreads counterpart for his category, I am putting it in my shelf for favorite dog books.
I would say it is a perfect dog story. Rescuing a great dog from a shelter and from depression being abandoned to a shelter from the people he loved. Great themes of redemption for someone who has done wrong. 'Saving' a vet in need of being lifted out of panic attacks. All the pieces are put together very well and move the book along quickly to make it a fun read.
The only negative is that it is too perfect and smooth. I have read other books of soldiers with PTSD, most notably 'Until Tuesday: A Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him' by Luis Carlos Montalván and Bret Witter. This book from real life experiences is a worse case than the afflictions of the veteran described in the book. In real life and most books, it is not just a matter of changing course and what I see as smooth sailing. With that being said, a smooth and 'perfect' story makes it very easy to just to just enjoy the book and not worry about any complications that are not added to the story in the book.
I loved the way the thoughts and feelings of the dog is portrayed in the book. I personally don't like it when a dog's thoughts use vocabulary and concepts that I consider far outside of the a dog would think and know. In this book you are told the emotions and questions that seems natural like when he is left at the shelter as described in this part:
" Finley watched as the mother opened the door, walked out and closed it behind her. She never looked back at him. He didn’t understand her mood. Where was she going! What should he do now?"
I liked the empathy and care of the dog behaviorist who works for the shelter when she thinks about Finley:
This is Finley with a broken heart and totally confused. He needs to be with someone. Someone he can love and who will love him back. Some who can invest some time in him. If that happened, I think Finley has the potential to be an amazing dog.
I also like this passage where it is explained why dogs work so well for people with PTSD and other issues:
“On the one hand, you know that good feeling you get in general, just being around Finley? That’s real. Same thing happened to me. We learned a little bit about why. It’s partly because dogs are just so lovable, and they love us unconditionally. We just don’t get that kind of positive input from people. Not most of the time anyway. But another thing dogs do, just by being with us, is keep us from being self-absorbed, from constantly focusing on ourselves. When our minds go drifting off in unhealthy directions, they pull us back. Keep us grounded.”
In short, I highly recommend the book for someone who wants a good dog story. No Kleenex needed for unhappy tears in the end of the book. Would be a great book to read with youth or teenagers as well.
I would say it is a perfect dog story. Rescuing a great dog from a shelter and from depression being abandoned to a shelter from the people he loved. Great themes of redemption for someone who has done wrong. 'Saving' a vet in need of being lifted out of panic attacks. All the pieces are put together very well and move the book along quickly to make it a fun read.
The only negative is that it is too perfect and smooth. I have read other books of soldiers with PTSD, most notably 'Until Tuesday: A Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him' by Luis Carlos Montalván and Bret Witter. This book from real life experiences is a worse case than the afflictions of the veteran described in the book. In real life and most books, it is not just a matter of changing course and what I see as smooth sailing. With that being said, a smooth and 'perfect' story makes it very easy to just to just enjoy the book and not worry about any complications that are not added to the story in the book.
I loved the way the thoughts and feelings of the dog is portrayed in the book. I personally don't like it when a dog's thoughts use vocabulary and concepts that I consider far outside of the a dog would think and know. In this book you are told the emotions and questions that seems natural like when he is left at the shelter as described in this part:
" Finley watched as the mother opened the door, walked out and closed it behind her. She never looked back at him. He didn’t understand her mood. Where was she going! What should he do now?"
I liked the empathy and care of the dog behaviorist who works for the shelter when she thinks about Finley:
This is Finley with a broken heart and totally confused. He needs to be with someone. Someone he can love and who will love him back. Some who can invest some time in him. If that happened, I think Finley has the potential to be an amazing dog.
I also like this passage where it is explained why dogs work so well for people with PTSD and other issues:
“On the one hand, you know that good feeling you get in general, just being around Finley? That’s real. Same thing happened to me. We learned a little bit about why. It’s partly because dogs are just so lovable, and they love us unconditionally. We just don’t get that kind of positive input from people. Not most of the time anyway. But another thing dogs do, just by being with us, is keep us from being self-absorbed, from constantly focusing on ourselves. When our minds go drifting off in unhealthy directions, they pull us back. Keep us grounded.”
In short, I highly recommend the book for someone who wants a good dog story. No Kleenex needed for unhappy tears in the end of the book. Would be a great book to read with youth or teenagers as well.
November 2, 2015
If you're a dog lover, you must read this book. You just must. Dan Walsh writes some pretty good books, but when he said he was writing a series about dogs, I was just tickled! I'm a huge dog lover and I knew I would like them.
Amy Wallace has just been sent to prison and after serving two years, gets into a prison program that trains dogs for veterans with problems, including PTSD.
Finley is a beautiful dog with a heart of gold. He doesn't understand what is going on around him when he is taken to a shelter.
Chris is a veteran who has lost a leg and struggles with panic attacks.
These 3 meet up as a result of this prison program and the result is a wonderful book. The reader learns a lot about this valuable program and the wonderful help they are to those who have given so much for their country.
*I was given a copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. I was not pressured to leave a positive review and my opinions are my own.
Amy Wallace has just been sent to prison and after serving two years, gets into a prison program that trains dogs for veterans with problems, including PTSD.
Finley is a beautiful dog with a heart of gold. He doesn't understand what is going on around him when he is taken to a shelter.
Chris is a veteran who has lost a leg and struggles with panic attacks.
These 3 meet up as a result of this prison program and the result is a wonderful book. The reader learns a lot about this valuable program and the wonderful help they are to those who have given so much for their country.
*I was given a copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. I was not pressured to leave a positive review and my opinions are my own.
December 30, 2016
What better type story than one that contains a girl, a guy, and a dog? Dan Walsh is an excellent author, who writes stories about relationship dynamics. I have loved every book that I have read of his. This one is no exception. Amy is a young woman, previously addicted to meth, who gets caught shop-lifting a high end item; she ends up in prison. Chris is a soldier who lost his leg in Afghanistan and now suffers from severe PTSD. Finley is a dog whose owner was a soldier who died in Afghanistan. Bringing all of these together is a program that allows inmates to train dogs for vets. The dynamics of this book are superb. But beware, readers will need a hankie every now and then.
July 31, 2023
This isn’t just a dog book, it is also a romance. It is also about second chances and healing from trauma.
Amy, a woman who is in a prison program that trains dogs for veterans, trains Chris’ dog. He is a veteran with PTSD and physical injuries. I read a similar book like this except it was a woman training a dog for another woman, so there was no romance. I liked that this book had the added romance.
Amy struggles to give Finley, the dog she trains, away. I would feel the same way in that position and it made me sad for the inmates that may feel this way in real life.
The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is because I have read a similar book before, so it didn’t have that complete wow factor that a new concept would. But overall the book was very good.
Amy, a woman who is in a prison program that trains dogs for veterans, trains Chris’ dog. He is a veteran with PTSD and physical injuries. I read a similar book like this except it was a woman training a dog for another woman, so there was no romance. I liked that this book had the added romance.
Amy struggles to give Finley, the dog she trains, away. I would feel the same way in that position and it made me sad for the inmates that may feel this way in real life.
The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is because I have read a similar book before, so it didn’t have that complete wow factor that a new concept would. But overall the book was very good.
November 15, 2015
Finley is a golden retriever mix, a dog with a heart made for love, and with a dog’s view of life. Of course, what else could he have? He is a dog. One of the delights of reading Rescuing Finley is being allowed to see how a dog reacts on the inside when his world is shaken on the outside.
Amy is a young woman who has made some drastic mistakes in her life. Rescuing Finley takes the reader into Amy’s life, sharing the pain and confusion she faces each day.
We first meet Chris when he is serving in Afghanistan, then again after his discharge. Through Chris, readers have a clear look at the mental torments of PTSD.
Dan Walsh’s skills at drawing readers into his heart-warming stories shine in Rescuing Finley. Told from three points of view, this is a story of redemption, changed lives, and new beginnings. I’ll just say that Finley is not the only one being rescued.
I loved this book, and have to confess to a few tears now and then as I read. One of the things I liked most was learning how certified dog trainers approach the task of turning a rambunctious puppy into a well-behaved companion dog. It gave me insights into how to respond to my own dog’s actions.
Whether you’re a dog lover or not, Rescuing Finley is a book you won’t be able to put down once you start reading. I highly recommend this story!
My thanks to the author for providing my review copy.
Amy is a young woman who has made some drastic mistakes in her life. Rescuing Finley takes the reader into Amy’s life, sharing the pain and confusion she faces each day.
We first meet Chris when he is serving in Afghanistan, then again after his discharge. Through Chris, readers have a clear look at the mental torments of PTSD.
Dan Walsh’s skills at drawing readers into his heart-warming stories shine in Rescuing Finley. Told from three points of view, this is a story of redemption, changed lives, and new beginnings. I’ll just say that Finley is not the only one being rescued.
I loved this book, and have to confess to a few tears now and then as I read. One of the things I liked most was learning how certified dog trainers approach the task of turning a rambunctious puppy into a well-behaved companion dog. It gave me insights into how to respond to my own dog’s actions.
Whether you’re a dog lover or not, Rescuing Finley is a book you won’t be able to put down once you start reading. I highly recommend this story!
My thanks to the author for providing my review copy.
July 16, 2017
This is my first book by Dan Walsh. This author does a wonderful job getting the reader engaged in the story. There are so many aspects that touch the heart and spirit! The characters are relatable to the reader. There is brokenness to the human spirits and there is the dog Finley that steals a part of your heart for sure! I'm heading to book two in this series!
November 23, 2015
What a marvelous book!!! I learned so much about training dogs and the programs that have prison inmates train service dogs for veterans. I don't often cry when reading books but this one really touched me. I highly recommend this book and have included it as one of my all-time favorites.
December 19, 2016
I picked this up one day when it was free for Kindle and was pleasantly surprised by it. (Note to all Christian authors: My expectations are pretty low when it comes to your fiction, so it isn't too hard to impress me if you half try.)
Although I found Walsh's prose painfully plain and unimaginative, I appreciated that he succeeded where most authors of CF do not. He wrote about characters that I actually became interested in. He wasn't overly preachy. And the plot was interesting and believable (unlike the last 3 CF titles I read which contained hopelessly ridiculous twists.)
Although I found Walsh's prose painfully plain and unimaginative, I appreciated that he succeeded where most authors of CF do not. He wrote about characters that I actually became interested in. He wasn't overly preachy. And the plot was interesting and believable (unlike the last 3 CF titles I read which contained hopelessly ridiculous twists.)
February 27, 2016
I can't say enough good things about this book! I'm still feeling caught up in this heart-warming, emotional tale of bad choices, strange circumstances, forgiveness, redemption and GOD'S GRACE. I love to read stories about US Veterans; especially since so many sacrificed so much for our country's freedom. I don't feel they get enough praise & attention and I love it that author Dan Walsh brought this to the forefront of this awesome book. Dog lovers as well will revel in the well deserved story of how our pets love us so unconditionally. Who deserves that special love more than the folks who protect & serve the good old USA?
Well done, Dan Walsh, well done!
Well done, Dan Walsh, well done!
March 16, 2016
More than a dog story! Dan Walsh has written so many books I have enjoyed. I like dogs, but was unsure I would like a story featuring a dog. I loved it. I learned so much about how dogs can play a part in helping veterans recover from PTSD. Finley worked his way into everyone's heart, including mine. It was a sweet blending of several lives, connected by Finley. Delightful Finley. Can't imagine anyone not enjoying this story.
October 6, 2016
Sweet Story...
I love Dan Walsh books. He writes such tender stories that often need to be read with a Kleenex or two at your side. I enjoyed this book and Findley, the dog, expressing his perspective on the people and the events in his life. The book is about rescue dogs helping returning Vets with PTSD and other health issues along with the dog trainers.
I love Dan Walsh books. He writes such tender stories that often need to be read with a Kleenex or two at your side. I enjoyed this book and Findley, the dog, expressing his perspective on the people and the events in his life. The book is about rescue dogs helping returning Vets with PTSD and other health issues along with the dog trainers.
September 21, 2017
This is an incredible book showing us how much of an impact a dog can make in a person's a life. It starts with Finley, a golden retriever mix, being cared for by the mother of his owner while he is fighting for his country. When his owner dies in Afghanistan, the dog is given to the Humane Society. We get Finley’s perspective on how he feels about this change in his life. From the Humane Society, Finley goes to a woman’s prison where he is trained as a service dog for veterans. Most are suffering from PTSD but many have other disabilities as well. We learn about Finley’s training and the woman, Amy, who trains him. Then, when he graduates from the training, he goes to Chris Seger who lost his leg in Afghanistan, as well as coming home with PTSD.
Amy had really made a mess of her life. One of her mistakes landed her in prison, which turned out to be good for her. It helped her get off meth, learn to train dogs and meet a wonderful man. On top of that, she met Findley, who loved her unconditionally.
I loved this book and the insight it gave into training dogs for veterans. It was heartbreaking to hear of the mental problems men with PTSD have to deal with. Although I felt sorry for Finley, I was happy for the people in his life. It made me cry and smile, too.
Amy had really made a mess of her life. One of her mistakes landed her in prison, which turned out to be good for her. It helped her get off meth, learn to train dogs and meet a wonderful man. On top of that, she met Findley, who loved her unconditionally.
I loved this book and the insight it gave into training dogs for veterans. It was heartbreaking to hear of the mental problems men with PTSD have to deal with. Although I felt sorry for Finley, I was happy for the people in his life. It made me cry and smile, too.
February 11, 2018
I absolutely loved this book. I’m a dog lover, so that part of me responded immediately to Finley and to what he was going through. I loved the people in Finley’s life and loved their relationships with each other. I am looking forward to the other books in this series because I already know I will love them!
October 22, 2016
Reading this book made me want to get a dog.....a big lovable golden retriever like Findley. Such a sweet story.
November 24, 2017
I loved this book. It was a good combination of suspense, romance, and story line.
January 4, 2024
Rescuing Finley by Dan Walsh is a simply beautiful contemporary Christian novel that I read in just one sitting. It is the first book in A Forever Home series and I cannot wait to read the subsequent books.
The novel is written from three main points of view – an army veteran, a young girl in prison and a dog called Finley. All three of them are beautiful souls in need of rescue. Each one of them is a rescuer too.
There is a beautiful relationship between Finley and ‘his’ people. Finley loves unconditionally. He is always excited to see ‘his’ people. He heals and he calms.
The reader is reminded of the character of God in Finley. God rescues us from our situations. He loves unconditionally. He is excited to see us, and God heals and He calms. God is the God of restoration and second chances. We see Him at work within the novel.
There is the theme of PTSD. We see it in the Afghan war veterans. Service dogs are trained to recognize when their person is becoming stressed and to calm them down.
We see the twin themes of forgiveness and repentance. We need to repent of our sins and receive the gift of forgiveness, given by grace.
I really enjoyed Rescuing Finley. It was a book that spoke to my heart and soul, as I witnessed love in action. It is also a beautiful book if you like dogs or animals in general (I am a cat person.)
This is a beautiful book and positively charming.
The novel is written from three main points of view – an army veteran, a young girl in prison and a dog called Finley. All three of them are beautiful souls in need of rescue. Each one of them is a rescuer too.
There is a beautiful relationship between Finley and ‘his’ people. Finley loves unconditionally. He is always excited to see ‘his’ people. He heals and he calms.
The reader is reminded of the character of God in Finley. God rescues us from our situations. He loves unconditionally. He is excited to see us, and God heals and He calms. God is the God of restoration and second chances. We see Him at work within the novel.
There is the theme of PTSD. We see it in the Afghan war veterans. Service dogs are trained to recognize when their person is becoming stressed and to calm them down.
We see the twin themes of forgiveness and repentance. We need to repent of our sins and receive the gift of forgiveness, given by grace.
I really enjoyed Rescuing Finley. It was a book that spoke to my heart and soul, as I witnessed love in action. It is also a beautiful book if you like dogs or animals in general (I am a cat person.)
This is a beautiful book and positively charming.
February 2, 2020
WOW
Rescuing Finley, #1 in Forever Home series by Dan Walsh,
has every emotion you can think of ...and amazing how he connected so many lives.
Did I mention that I did NOT want to put re book down at all??
A grief-stricken mom.
One very confused pooch.
One Animal Behaviorist.
One particular women's prison.
One group of veterans needing help and love.
It only takes one thing to change your life - for the worse or for then better.
Rescuing Finley, #1 in Forever Home series by Dan Walsh,
has every emotion you can think of ...and amazing how he connected so many lives.
Did I mention that I did NOT want to put re book down at all??
A grief-stricken mom.
One very confused pooch.
One Animal Behaviorist.
One particular women's prison.
One group of veterans needing help and love.
It only takes one thing to change your life - for the worse or for then better.
January 1, 2022
Dan Walsh is one of my favorite authors. Every book I have read by this author has been wonderful. I love his writing style. He intertwines strangers lives in his stories and reminds you that what we do, even in our ordinary daily lives, can affect others whether we know it or not. This was another great story with an uplifting ending.
January 15, 2019
Rescuing Finley is so much more than a dog finding someone for an ever-after home. It is a book about relationships: man to animal, friend to friend, and love. All of the characters develop genuinely and the changes in Finley, Chris and Amy are authentic and genuine. The story or journey evolves as relationships are explored. Well done Dan Walsh!
July 26, 2018
Talk about a dog’s love healing all, this is the book. A heartwarming story of Finley, a mostly Golden Retriever mix, who is trained in a prison program to help returning vets deal with their problems, it fits everyone’s list for a great read.
November 15, 2021
Amazing book....Amazing dog
I am a dog lover and love books about dogs. This one showed me more about how dogs think and how things affect them. There are many sad parts but there are also many parts of joy! The book is told from several perspectives but the story flowed evenly. I adored Finley, his trainer and the vet he comes to help. I came away from this book understanding more about PTSD, women inmates, dog behavior and our great military veterans. The love story is about a dog and those around him, and a secondary love story between a human hero and heroine. Highly recommend!!
I am a dog lover and love books about dogs. This one showed me more about how dogs think and how things affect them. There are many sad parts but there are also many parts of joy! The book is told from several perspectives but the story flowed evenly. I adored Finley, his trainer and the vet he comes to help. I came away from this book understanding more about PTSD, women inmates, dog behavior and our great military veterans. The love story is about a dog and those around him, and a secondary love story between a human hero and heroine. Highly recommend!!
December 25, 2018
Sweet dog story.
January 7, 2021
Best when seen from Finley’s point of view
My favorite part of the book was when it was seen through the eyes of Finley, this was a good portion of the first half, but it became less so in the latter half.
Romance lovers can enjoy another boy meets girl; girl meets boy thing. That's when it got a bit of a yawner for me as it became more from the view of boy seeking romance with girl and girl seeking romance with boy 🥱
I told my wife, aka my bride, a dog lover, I was reading a book about a dog. It turns out she read it. I was surprised she only gave it three stars. She enjoys those romance things on PBS. I thought dog + romance = ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ . But like me, she gave it ⭐️ 🌟 🌟. Maybe she was going through one of her cat moods when she read Rescuing Finley.
My curmudgeon kicked in over some of the prison happenings. Maybe it was supposed to be a low, low-security prison, but being in the prison ministry, several things happened in the prison scenes that would not have been allowed in any of the prisons I've been in. But I'm a curmudgeon, and curmudgeons suck the fun out of things. So says, my bride 🤓
Overall I liked Rescuing Finley as I have with all of Dan Walsh's books.
My favorite part of the book was when it was seen through the eyes of Finley, this was a good portion of the first half, but it became less so in the latter half.
Romance lovers can enjoy another boy meets girl; girl meets boy thing. That's when it got a bit of a yawner for me as it became more from the view of boy seeking romance with girl and girl seeking romance with boy 🥱
I told my wife, aka my bride, a dog lover, I was reading a book about a dog. It turns out she read it. I was surprised she only gave it three stars. She enjoys those romance things on PBS. I thought dog + romance = ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ . But like me, she gave it ⭐️ 🌟 🌟. Maybe she was going through one of her cat moods when she read Rescuing Finley.
My curmudgeon kicked in over some of the prison happenings. Maybe it was supposed to be a low, low-security prison, but being in the prison ministry, several things happened in the prison scenes that would not have been allowed in any of the prisons I've been in. But I'm a curmudgeon, and curmudgeons suck the fun out of things. So says, my bride 🤓
Overall I liked Rescuing Finley as I have with all of Dan Walsh's books.
May 4, 2016
Review from the RT BookReviews Digital Extra Supplement:
Anyone familiar with Walsh’s books knows he writes great stories with memorable characters, and Rescuing Finley is no exception. This indie release is told from the point of view of all three main characters: Amy, a girl with a troubled past currently serving time in prison; Chris, an injured Marine veteran with PTSD; and Finley, a Golden Retriever mix. The three collide when Amy trains Finley as a service dog. I’ve read several books recently that feature a dog as a main character, but this one is the most realistic I have come across. Walsh’s wife is a dog trainer, and his research really shows. This book is heart-tugging, thought-provoking and meaningful.
Anyone familiar with Walsh’s books knows he writes great stories with memorable characters, and Rescuing Finley is no exception. This indie release is told from the point of view of all three main characters: Amy, a girl with a troubled past currently serving time in prison; Chris, an injured Marine veteran with PTSD; and Finley, a Golden Retriever mix. The three collide when Amy trains Finley as a service dog. I’ve read several books recently that feature a dog as a main character, but this one is the most realistic I have come across. Walsh’s wife is a dog trainer, and his research really shows. This book is heart-tugging, thought-provoking and meaningful.
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April 9, 2016I am a dog lover and a huge fan of Dan Walsh, so when he asked me to review this book I was thrilled to say the least. This book is about healing, rescuing not only Finley the dog, but rescuing those involved with Finley. Dan shows beautifully how an animal, specifically a dog just by their presence and love can heal a broken heart, fear of the future, and the pain of the past.
This is a must read, I guarantee you won't be sorry.
This is a must read, I guarantee you won't be sorry.
February 3, 2017
Absolutely wonderful book! I highly recommend it! I was very surprised by this book as I don't normally get this kind. I guess the Lord knew I'd really enjoy it and learn from it though, and must have nudged me to get it. I am so glad I read it and would love to be able to help in a similar program.
January 11, 2018
The premise of this book was good but I was expecting more high level writing... like Art of Racing in the Rain...
This was so simply written almost to the point of making me feel like I was reading a children's book. I got about 1/3 of the way through before it was exceedingly clear where the book was going... boring!
This was so simply written almost to the point of making me feel like I was reading a children's book. I got about 1/3 of the way through before it was exceedingly clear where the book was going... boring!
January 6, 2019
Amy, a former meth addict, is jailed for theft. While in prison, she is selected for a program where inmates train dogs to help veterans, and is matched with Finley. Chris, a veteran who has lost a leg, is matched with Finley, and this cute, feel-good story of the three of them continues.
August 21, 2017
A fun read, pretty predictable.
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