THUNDER DOG
By Michael Hingson
Thunder Dog by Michael Hingson with Susy Flory is an
autobiography of the author and his service guide dog and companion, Roselle.
This touching and heartwarming story is different in scope than most books
about September 11, 2001 and will forever change your spirit and perspective of
this tragic day.
Roselle is afraid of thunderstorms. The author had been up with his dog throughout the previous night during the thunder and lightning, but woke and went to work, September 11, 2001. When one of the hijacked planes flew into the World Trade Center's north tower, Roselle was fearless.
Michael Hingson's description of their descent to the ground level is more detailed than any sighted account I've read to this date. His senses are so alert that he vividly describes smells, sounds, and reactions from Roselle that paint pictures for the reader.
This book is not only about 9/11, but about his life as a blind man growing up in America. Throughout his journey down the stairs of the World Trade Center, he reflects on his lifetime of learning, and relates how he used that stored knowledge to his advantage in this situation.
Roselle is afraid of thunderstorms. The author had been up with his dog throughout the previous night during the thunder and lightning, but woke and went to work, September 11, 2001. When one of the hijacked planes flew into the World Trade Center's north tower, Roselle was fearless.
Michael Hingson's description of their descent to the ground level is more detailed than any sighted account I've read to this date. His senses are so alert that he vividly describes smells, sounds, and reactions from Roselle that paint pictures for the reader.
This book is not only about 9/11, but about his life as a blind man growing up in America. Throughout his journey down the stairs of the World Trade Center, he reflects on his lifetime of learning, and relates how he used that stored knowledge to his advantage in this situation.
This book was very informative. We learned a lot about blind people plus the
devices and guide dogs to assist them. We appreciated the stories of the author’s
childhood and how his parents raised him to be so independent and
confident. It was an amazing 9/11 true story, which most
of our group enjoyed.
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