Judy

The Unforgettable Story of the Dog Who Went to War and Became a True Hero

De: Damien Lewis

Narrado por: Ben Addis

Duración: 10 h y 56 m

Resumen del Editor

After being bombed and shipwrecked repeatedly while serving for several wild and war-torn years as a mascot of the World War II Royal Navy Yangtze river gunboats the Gnat and the Grasshopper, Judy ended up in Japanese prisoner of war camps in North Sumatra. Along with locals as slave labor, the American, Australian, and British POWs were forced to build a 1,200-mile single-track railroad through the most horrifying jungles and treacherous mountain passes. Like the one immortalized in the film The Bridge on the River Kwai, this was the other death-railroad building project where POWs slaved under subhuman conditions.

In the midst of this living hell was a beautiful and regal-looking liver and white English pointer named Judy. Whether she was scavenging food to help feed the starving inmates of a hellish Japanese POW camp or by her presence alone bringing inspiration and hope to men, she was cherished and adored by the Allied servicemen who fought to survive alongside her. From the author of The Dog Who Could Fly and the coauthor of Sergeant Rex and It's All About Treo comes one of the most heartwarming and inspiring tales you will ever hear.

©2015 Damien Lewis (P)2017 Tantor

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Marrying a thrilling real-life plot with evocative writing...[this will be] appreciated by dog lovers, military history enthusiasts, and those who enjoy a solid adventure/survival story." ( Library Journal)

THE book

I’ve read at least 1k books in my life. I have over 500 digital & hard copy. I’ve read all genres. I just love reading, learning about our world, This hit every single emotion a person can have. From rage @ what man does to each other, awe @ what the horrors we as humans can withstand, tears & sorrow @ what these men & women went thru and love from a dog and men for a dog. As a vet tech I went into this for Judy’s story but came away with so much more. I sobbed, cussed, & laughed & cussed some more. Men & their hunger for power, men & their wars. I’ve read other reviews ie,”nice story about a dog” “interesting history” etc. I so wish everyone could experience this, not just as a “nice listen”. It’s a sobering thought of what we are capable of,absolute heinous actions to fierce love. This is THE book of books. THE story of stories.

Well Researched Military History

True story of an English Pointer attached to a British Navy gunboat who subsequently served three years in a Japanese prisoner of war camp. The author did an amazing job researching the material for this book. Excellent military history. Highly recommend.

Excellent

Liv it. A great story about survival and love and perseverance. What a wonderful, wonderful audiobook.

And God made a Dog... our best friends

I have read many WW2 books including POW books. My great uncle was a Japanese prisoner and could not talk about it. He suffered from so much pain all his short remaining years. This story of Judy is of an amazing dog, but also the brave men who she loved and who loved her. If you are not convinced of the humanity of animals prior to reading this book you will be after.

Great listen

Amazing life of a amazing animal. You will cry hugging your own dog after listening. Would 100 percent recommend. Loved listening to this book.

For the love of Judy

Fabulous but heart wrenching true story of war and its survivors. The love of dog and man is never better written than the story of Judy.

Couldn't put this book down

OMG This is the BEST book I have listened to since I have been a member of Audible! Damien Lewis is an author extraordinaire!
I was very reticent to buy another 'animal hero' book since most of them read like a shipping-news folder. Damien used his extensive research about this dog's history and wove a web of intimate intrigue about her exploits. At times it reads like a non-fiction novel where Damien fused the stories together seamlessly. This is a story about all of Judy's companions and their experiences and losses. I HIGHLY recommend this book.

Triumphant

A triumphant story about the men women and dogs who fought and persevered through unimaginable circumstances. A fabulous story that I am glad was discovered and shared so those people and a wonderful dog will not be forgotten.

Very good book

The truth need to be told and at end I cry wine she pass away felt bad people were treated so mess up

Couldn’t stop listening

I cried I smiled and I learned a great deal. I have spent time in Indonesia and had no idea of this history. It was intense and I felt like I was there. I completely understand the bond of a dog and their human. I think this would be a great book for high school kids to read to understand history, the horrific experience of war and the amazing connection with an animal. Thank you for this incredible story.