Book: Live Like A Guide Dog
Author: Michael Hingson
Pages: 288
This is my 11th read for the year
What Amazon Says:
Michael Hingson's inspiring true story captivated the world when he and his guide dog Roselle escaped the Twin Towers together on 9/11. During decades of walking with guide dogs, he had learned a surprising truth that helped save his life that day: Being afraid can be a positive thing, one that prepares us to deal with any situation that befalls us. Here he reveals how to get equipped for watever obstacles or challenges you may encounter as you make your way through the world; train yourself to be brave, just like a guide dog's training equips handler and dog to prepare for the unexpected; learn to use your natural fear reactions as a way to focus and concentrate to make better decisions and turn your fear into courage and confidence; apply 11 principles Michael has learned with his guide dogs to overcome the fears that you face every day.
This was a pretty good book. I read Michael's first book - "Thunder Dog" about his escape from the World Trade Center with his guide dog and have followed him ever since. He is a terrific public speaker and his story of his decent down the stairs with his dog was one not to miss. This book goes from his childhood to 2023 and all the guide dogs he had over the years and all the ways they helped him navigate and get through his work day. I encourage you to read his books and learn how someone who has been blind since birth gets past his fear to not let anything get in his way of living a full life.
Stars: 4
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