Thunder Dog

The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust at Ground Zero

By: Michael Hingson, Susy Flory, Larry King - introduction

Narrated by: Christopher Prince

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

An instant New York Times bestseller, Thunder Dog tells the true story of a blind man, his guide dog, and the life-changing power of faith and trust in the face of terror.

When one of four hijacked planes flew into the World Trade Center's North Tower on September 11, 2001, Michael Hingson, a district sales manager for a data protection and network security systems company, was sitting down for a meeting. His guide dog, Roselle, was at his feet.

Blind from birth, Michael could hear the sounds of shattering glass, falling debris, and terrified people flooding all around him. But Roselle sat calmly beside him. In that moment, Michael chose to trust Roselle's judgment and not to panic. They were a team.

As you relive that fateful day in September 2001 alongside Michael and Roselle, you'll learn:

• The ways that grief and loss can lead the way for change
• How the rare trust between a man and his guide dog can inspire your own unshakeable faith
• The healing power of telling your own story

Praise for Thunder Dog:

"Chapter by chapter of this intriguing work will keep you spellbound. Thunder Dog celebrates the power of the human and animal bond. We all can learn life lessons from this incredible story."

--Larry King, Emmy award-winning broadcaster and longtime host of Larry King Live

Amazing Man, Amazing Dog!

Michael Hingson is such an Inspiration to us all. I now have a much better Insight into what the World to a Blind person is like. His Accomplishments are truly Incredible! Roselle is such a Loyal and Dedicated Guide Dog. She and Michael’s lives are Intertwined and they share an Unbreakable Bond of Love and Loyalty to each other. Thank you to all of the Blind Dog Organizations out there that work Tirelessly to Train these Animals to make such a Difference in the Lives of those who have some form of Disability and simply need a Companion to help them Navigate the everyday tasks that most of us take for granted. Thank you Michael for sharing not only your Life but the Life of such a Special Dog as Roselle!

WOW

What a story! And I’m a cat lady! But skip that one part about religion….

Gripping

You won’t want to pause this book! It is a great “eye opener” into the world of those who are blind. Very well written from Micheal’s perspective, and his bond with his guide dog. Glad I chose to purchase this book!

Inspiring and insightful

I learned so much about things I never noticed. I appreciate the deeper understanding into what it means to be blind. This is a very inspiring story that explains how a disability can lead a person being more able in certain situations.

Amazing story!!

This story is amazing. I love service dogs and so appreciate what they do! It’s wonderful how animals and humans can work together!