Free (nook/Kindle/Kobo UK) Endal [Gulf War Vet Disability Issues Dog Therapy Memoir]

ATDrake · 09-12-2014, 01:50 AM

Endal: How one extraordinary dog brought a family back from the brink by Allen & Sandra Parton is a heartwarming (secular) inspirational memoir of how a trainee assistance dog helped Allen recover from serious injuries he'd taken during a tour of duty in the Gulf War, free courtesy of publisher HarperCollins' HarperTrue imprint.

According to one of the reviews, the dog itself doesn't appear until halfway into the Partons' memoir, and a quick skim shows that there he and his wife have provided plenty of anecdotes about his service and subsequent disability, which may be of interest to readers who want to know more about how medical stuff in general works for discharged UK military veterans and their families.

Currently free @ B&N UK, Amazon UK, & Kobo (most likely only available to the UK).

Unlikely to go free in other countries, as previous UK freebies from this particular Harper imprint have not.

Description
The remarkable story of Endal, voted ‘Dog of the Millennium’, and how, through his remarkable skills, companionship and unstinting devotion, he gave Allen Parton a reason to live again.

Allen Parton was seriously injured while serving in the Gulf War. He lost the use of both of his legs, plus all memories of his children and much of his marriage. He was left unable to walk, talk or write - isolated in his own world. After five years of intensive therapy and rehab, he was still angry, bitter and unable to talk. Until a chance encounter with a Labrador puppy - Endal - who had failed his training as an assistance dog on health grounds.

They 'adopted' each other, and Endal became Allen's reason to communicate with the outside world, to come to terms with his injuries, and to want to live again. Not content with learning over 200 commands to help Allen complete everyday tasks like getting dressed and going out to the shops in his wheelchair, Endal gave Allen the ability to start living again, and to become a husband and father again in his own special way.

This is the incredible story of Allen, his wife Sandra, and his family. And, of course, Endal.

badgoodDeb · 09-15-2014, 02:50 PM

Very good book. I read it earlier this year. Even my mother loved it, and was trying to get other people to read it.

ATDrake · 09-28-2014, 01:25 AM

Newly free @ iTunes UK, and a repeat freebie @ Amazon UK & Kobo UK.

09-12-2014, 01:50 AM	#1
ATDrake Wizzard Posts: 11,517 Karma: 33048258 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Roundworld Device: Kindle 2 International, Sony PRS-T1, BlackBerry PlayBook, Acer Iconia	Free (nook/Kindle/Kobo UK) Endal [Gulf War Vet Disability Issues Dog Therapy Memoir] Endal: How one extraordinary dog brought a family back from the brink by Allen & Sandra Parton is a heartwarming (secular) inspirational memoir of how a trainee assistance dog helped Allen recover from serious injuries he'd taken during a tour of duty in the Gulf War, free courtesy of publisher HarperCollins' HarperTrue imprint. According to one of the reviews, the dog itself doesn't appear until halfway into the Partons' memoir, and a quick skim shows that there he and his wife have provided plenty of anecdotes about his service and subsequent disability, which may be of interest to readers who want to know more about how medical stuff in general works for discharged UK military veterans and their families. Currently free @ B&N UK, Amazon UK, & Kobo (most likely only available to the UK). Unlikely to go free in other countries, as previous UK freebies from this particular Harper imprint have not. Description The remarkable story of Endal, voted ‘Dog of the Millennium’, and how, through his remarkable skills, companionship and unstinting devotion, he gave Allen Parton a reason to live again. Allen Parton was seriously injured while serving in the Gulf War. He lost the use of both of his legs, plus all memories of his children and much of his marriage. He was left unable to walk, talk or write - isolated in his own world. After five years of intensive therapy and rehab, he was still angry, bitter and unable to talk. Until a chance encounter with a Labrador puppy - Endal - who had failed his training as an assistance dog on health grounds. They 'adopted' each other, and Endal became Allen's reason to communicate with the outside world, to come to terms with his injuries, and to want to live again. Not content with learning over 200 commands to help Allen complete everyday tasks like getting dressed and going out to the shops in his wheelchair, Endal gave Allen the ability to start living again, and to become a husband and father again in his own special way. This is the incredible story of Allen, his wife Sandra, and his family. And, of course, Endal. Last edited by ATDrake; 09-12-2014 at 03:04 AM. Reason: English is not a language which takes double negatives. And fix Kobo link.

09-28-2014, 01:25 AM	#3
ATDrake Wizzard Posts: 11,517 Karma: 33048258 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Roundworld Device: Kindle 2 International, Sony PRS-T1, BlackBerry PlayBook, Acer Iconia	Newly free @ iTunes UK, and a repeat freebie @ Amazon UK & Kobo UK. Last edited by ATDrake; 09-28-2014 at 01:36 AM. Reason: Checked iTunes.

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09-15-2014, 02:50 PM	#2
badgoodDeb Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,548 Karma: 64462893 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Harrisburg outskirts Device: Palms, K1-4s, iPads, iPhones, KV, KO1	Very good book. I read it earlier this year. Even my mother loved it, and was trying to get other people to read it.

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