,,, WHO CHANGED LIVES...~

By Janet Elder

For years, Janet Elder resisted her son's pleas for a dog - even standing firm against his heartbreaking PowerPoint presentation depicting a happy family with a dog versus a miserable family without one. Living in a tiny apartment and juggling demanding jobs, there was just no room in their lives for a dog.

Then, Janet was diagnosed with breast cancer and everything changed. Granting Michael's wish with a sweet, mischievous poodle called Huck seemed the perfect antidote - an affirmation of life.

But when Janet's treatment finally allowed the family to take vacation and little Huck has to be left behind at her sister's home, he runs away.

Broken-hearted, the family flies back to find him. There they discover how many strangers' lives the little puppy has already touched. From the police chief to the local schoolchildren, the small town of Ramsey united in a race against the clock to find Huck. Searching for a tiny pup in dense forest under freezing conditions becomes an incredible test of faith.

Huck's story - and those of the kindness of strangers who come together to help his family rescue him - is a moving reminder that few things united people more than a shared love of man's best friend.

Paperback - 295 pages

Published 2010

Excellent condition - ex library copy