Title: A Dog Named Slugger
Author: Leigh Brill
- Hardcover:287 pages
- Publisher:Center Point Large Print; Lrg edition (May 2011)
- LanguageEnglish
- ISBN-10:1611730384
- ISBN-13:978-1611730388
- Product Dimensions: 22.1 x 14.8 x 2.4 cm
Product Description
The true life story of a dog who changed everything for one woman. For the first time in my life, I didn’t need to pretend, I didn’t need to be tough: I only needed to be honest. “I have cerebral palsy. I walk funny and my balance is bad. I fall a lot. My hands shake, too. That means I’m not so good at carrying things. And if I drop stuff, sometimes it’s hard to just bend down and get it.” I waited anxiously for the interviewer’s response. She smiled. “It sounds like a service dog could be great for you.” So began Leigh Brill’s journey toward independence and confidence, all thanks to a trained companion dog named Slugger. The struggling college student and the Labrador with a “a coat like sunshine” and a tail that never stopped wagging became an instant team. Together, they transformed a challenge into a triumph. Together, they inspired and educated everyone they met. Now, Leigh honors her friend with the story of their life, together.
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