Following Atticus

Forty-Eight High Peaks, One Little Dog, and an Extraordinary Friendship

By: Tom Ryan

Narrated by: Tom Ryan

Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins

Publisher's summary

A middle-aged, overweight, and acrophobic newspaper editor Tom Ryan and a little dog, Atticus M. Finch, are an unlikely pair of mountaineers, but after a close friend dies of cancer, the two pay tribute to her by attempting to climb all forty-eight of New Hampshire's four-thousand-foot peaks twice in one winter. Tom and Atticus set out on an adventure of a lifetime that takes them across hundreds of miles and deep into an enchanting but dangerous winter wonderland. Little did they know that their most difficult test would lie ahead, after they returned home....

Following Atticus is ultimately a story of transformation: how a five-pound puppy pierced the heart of a tough-as-nails newspaperman, opening his eyes to the world's beauty and its possibilities. An unforgettable saga of adventure, friendship, and the unlikeliest of family, it's an inspiring tale of finding love and discovering your true self.

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©2011 Tom Ryan (P)2011 HarperCollinsPublishers

Don’t miss this story!

The most heart warming, engaging story. I feel it deeply as I walk paw in hand with my dog

Overall it was a good book

In the beginning there were a couple of instances where I felt like the author went off in the weeds (off topic). But that’s the only negative that I could think of. Later on I felt like he was doing it again, but then it kind of tied back up together. Other than that, when it was good, it was real good.
It is a touching story of how a man ended up with a dog who never had one before. Since I have 2 mini schnauzers, I felt like I could relate.

All Dog Lovers Will Fall in Love with this book!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, dog lover. I have a schaunzer and know what love they can give and how you just want to give it back.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Following Atticus?

Atticus reaching the summits

Have you listened to any of Tom Ryan’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

no

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes

Heart Warming Story

This is of the best dog stories ever! The adventures, challenges and love shared by the author and his wonderful little dog, Atticus, kept me captivated from beginning to end.

Fantastic read

loved it. very enjoyable very well written and read. My wife and I both loved it and have recommended it to all our friends

Going home...

I loved this book and will listen to it again.
As a child, I spent my summers in the White Mountains at my grandparents’ house in Shelburne, New Hampshire. It was like coming home to hear the familiar names of notches and peaks. Ryan’s descriptions of the woods and streams were so vivid I could smell the forests and hear the quiet moan of the wind in the pines and rush of mountain streams. Here I am, an overweight 71 year old wishing I could do the 48 high peaks. Sadly, it’s not going to happen, but thanks to Tom Ryan I can, like his father, be transported there.
Generally, I find authors reading their own books to be tedious, but Tom did a great job, and I appreciated his New England accent. As far as Atticus is concerned, I have a special place in my heart for him, since I once had a Schnauzer. However, my Schnauzer talked to me...as many Schnauzers do. Mr. Ryan never mentioned Atticus conversing. Odd.

A true love story

Just loved this book. It brought tears of happiness.
if you want one book to read around Christmas and , this it is. Such a heartwarming story.

The best

This is probably the best book anyone could choose to listen to in an audible format, read by the author himself. What a wonderful journey it was and I will climb back in again many times again in the future. I am grateful.

A great dog book!

Right up there with Art of Racing in the Rain. A real treat for schnauzer lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Loved

This is such a sweet story, I will always remember that little schnauzer. And I loved Tom’s voice while retelling love for that sweet little dog