Following Atticus

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

By: Tom Ryan

Narrated by: Tom Ryan

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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amazing

What made the experience of listening to Following Atticus the most enjoyable?

I knew the areas and the story

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

When Atticus went down the "red carpet"

What does Tom Ryan bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

whenever an author reads the book, it means so much more

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I cried and laughed and my heart raced throughout this book

Any additional comments?

anyone who loves dogs should read this...

A great story

Where does Following Atticus rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It was a very up lifting story about a man and his dog. Wheather you are a dog lover or not
it was an amazing story.

WOW

This is an amazing story and made better by the authors narration. It made me smile, laugh, cry and wish I could share the experience.

Atticus' story comes to life!

I have followed Tom Ryan's blog for quite a while. I have both of his books, in hardback and audible. I highly recommend his fans listen to the audiobook! Hearing Tom's voice narrate his adventures brings the story to life in a whole new way. Hearing the rough Massachusetts accent as he describes his beloved dogs adds a different dimension of feeling to a beloved tale. His fear on the first winter hike that ended in darkness comes alive and you feel that fear in your soul. You will burst out laughing at his description of Atti wearing his winter bodysuit for the first time. One of my favorite passages! Even if people do look at me funny for laughing at apparently nothing since they can't hear what I'm listening to on my headphones. :0) Give a listen, you won't be disappointed!

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Loved it!

What a wonderful story. I felt I was up in the Mountain s with him. Please write more I must know how you are doing

A true story of compassion for self and others

This book becomes a knowing friend who leads one to take pause, think and pursue personal growth full heartedly.

A man and his dog....

or is it a dog and his man. This is the story of a dog and his friend, Tom Ryan. An unlikely dog owner who, by a twist of fate, got the best friend he could ever ask for. I think that if you are a dog person, that at some point , if you are lucky, you et to have the dog of your lifetime. This is that story! Atticus and Tom were the perfect match for each other. Together they made each other better and together they became what neither could have become alone. A heartwarming story that will make you laugh, cry and want to go spend some together time with your dog. Long live Atticus!!

A remarkable story

This is a remarkable story. I'm a fan of Tom's "Following Atticus" blog, and loved getting the backstory to his adventures with Samwise: first with Max, then Atticus. I wish a professional had read Tom's words. Sometimes I felt Tom was too much into remembering the events to do the telling justice. Even so, I recommend the book for the great story, the honesty of Tom's storytelling, and the beauty of his written word.

This Book will change your life

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

If you like life, dogs, or family; then look no further. This is it.

What did you like best about this story?

You think the book is all about a guy and his dog who climb a bunch of mountains, but NO. The first 3 chapters throw you a curve ball but they are just setting you up for the fast ball right down the middle......swing away.

excellence! Tom Ryan & Atticus, dear to my heart.

love it...over and over...i have my own Little Buddha...his name is Louie, adopted age 7, 7 years ago, that magic number 7!