| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
viii, 293 pages, [8] unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 22 cm |
| Summary |
"Rob Kugler's A Dog Named Beautiful is an uplifting and unforgettable story of a US Marine, his extraordinary dog, and the road trip of a lifetime."--Provided by publisher. |
| Contents |
Prologue -- One man and his dog. A new life on three legs ; Let out to run free ; Only one problem-- me -- Everyone's a friend ; Gentle warrior -- A long way from home. Lemons ; A bird to chase ; Flag-draped box ; I will never leave you ; A sense of accomplishment ; My entire world -- Unconditional love. Pawsivity ; Mike's sunset ; Just one more ride ; Funny how we show our love ; From beginning to end ; The end of the line ; Come, find me on the beach -- Epilogue. |
| Summary |
US Marine Rob Kugler not only gave a year of his life in service to his country, but he had also lost a brother in the fighting. Lost in grief, Rob found solace and relief in the one thing that never failed to put a smile on his face: his chocolate lab Bella. When Bella developed cancer, the prognosis wasn't good. Instead of waiting at home for the cancer to spread after amputating the cancer-riddled leg, Rob and Bella packed their bags and hit the road. As they criss-crossed the country Rob and Bella met people quick to make friends with this incredible three-legged dog, and shared hope, love, tears, and laughs. -- adapted from jacket |
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An uplifting and unforgettable story of a US Marine, his extraordinary dog, and the road trip of a lifetime. When US Marine Rob Kugler returns from war he had given up not only a year of his life in service to his country, but he had also lost a brother in the fighting as well. Lost in grief, Rob finds solace and relief in the one thing that never fails to put a smile on his face: his chocolate lab Bella. Exceptionally friendly, and always with - you wouldn’t believe it - a smile on her face, Bella is the friend Rob needs, and they spend their days exploring nature and taking photos. But then Bella develops a limp in her front leg. It’s cancer, and the prognosis isn’t good. Rob has a choice, either to let Bella go now, or amputate her cancer riddled leg, and see what the next few months would bring. For Rob, the choice is a no-brainer, and instead of waiting at home for the cancer to spread, Rob and Bella pack their bags and hit the road. Life is short, but the road ahead is long and winding, and as they criss-cross the country Rob and Bella meet remarkable, life-changing men and women who are quick to make friends with this incredible three-legged dog. A Dog Named Beautiful is a book full of inspiration, hope, love, tears, and laughs. Enjoy the journey. |
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Kugler, Rob -- Travel -- United States.
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Marines -- United States -- Biography.
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Veterans -- United States -- Biography.
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Dogs with disabilities -- United States -- Biography.
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Pets and travel -- United States -- Anecdotes.
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Labrador retriever -- Biography.
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Dog owners -- United States -- Biography.
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United States. Marine Corps -- Biography.
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Iraq War, 2003-2011 -- Veterans -- United States -- Biography.
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Families of war casualties -- United States -- Biography.
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Human-animal relationships -- United States.
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| Added Title |
Marine, a dog, and a long road trip home |
| ISBN |
9781250164254 (hardcover) |
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1250164257 (hardcover) |
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