Finding Gobi

A Little Dog with a Very Big Heart

By: Dion Leonard

Narrated by: Simon Bubb

The New York Times bestselling true story of an Australian ultramarathon runner and a little dog who formed an unbreakable bond in the middle of the Gobi desert.

Finding Gobi is the miraculous tale of Dion Leonard, a seasoned ultramarathon runner who crosses paths with a stray dog while competing in a 155-mile race through the Gobi Desert in China. The lovable pup, who would later earn the name Gobi, went step for step with Dion over the Tian Shan Mountains and across massive sand dunes, keeping pace with him for 77 miles.

As Dion witnessed the incredible determination and heart of this small animal, he found his own heart undergoing a change as well. Whereas in the past these races were all about winning and being the best, his goal now was to make sure he and Gobi’s friendship continued well after the finish line, and he undertook another difficult journey to bring Gobi home to Scotland.

However, before he could take her home, Gobi went missing in the sprawling Chinese city where she was being kept. Dion, with the help of strangers and a viral outpouring of assistance on the internet, set out to track her down, and reunite with the dog that changed his life. Finding Gobi:

• Proves that miracles are possible—anywhere and at any time
• Gives vivid details of an ultra-marathon and what it’s like to run one of the toughest races on the planet
• Connects to that special bond that humankind has with dogs and what it can open up in our hearts

Read this inspiring story and discover how miracles truly are possible—and find your own heart changing as well.

Yay Goby!

I absolutely loved thirds book, can't wait for movie. Goby you are loved world-wide.

Love the story

China has a long way to go in terms of taking stray dogs, but there are lots people with kind and generous heart, situation has got a lot better.

Good news

A great, happy story well told! My faith in people and good works has been restored.

Finding Love

I loved this book because it gave a glimpse into how dogs can change our lives. I also was captivated by the journey.

Perfect! Just what I needed; a beautiful love story with a happy ending.

I hope that one day, I find my Gobi or my Gobi finds me. Lovely.

Uplifting!

*spoilers ahead!*

I read this as part of a book club. I was a little hesitant because dog books always make me cry. I have a stressful job, so I try to avoid reading book that may cause me more stress. I may have still cried reading this, but it was worth it for the happy ending! I love how the author incorporates this rescue story with his own past and how his relationships with his wife and pup have helped him face his demons.

beautiful story

What an amazing story about love and not giving up. Such dedication on both parts.

What a journey!

Loved this story, it just goes to show that our pet families find us and always at the right moment.

Gobi is a star!

Worthwhile, inspiring story of a man who has a life changing event. An animal lover’s story in the oddest possible way. Definitely worth the credit,

What an amazing story!

This book was such a blast to listen to and I highly recommend it. If you don't know about Gobi, she's a stray dog that started following an ultramarathoner named Deon in the second day of an ultramarathon in China. If I remember my numbers, Gobi completed 77 miles of the race at Deon's side! During that time a bond was formed and Deon promised Gobi that he'd figure out how to get her home to Edinburgh. This book is about the race, Deon's life, Gobi's dramatic and heartbreaking post-race disappearance, and Deon's fight to get Gobi home.

I learned about Deon and Gobi when this story first started going viral; I've supported them every since and have followed them on various social media platforms. I love hearing about Gobi and figured this book would contain little new information (to me)...I was wrong. This book has a lot of new content, so if you're new to Gobi or already a superfan, you'll enjoy this book! If you love reading animal stories, you'll love this book. If you want to read about competitive sports, you'll love this book. If you enjoy biographies, you'll enjoy this book. Bottom line: check out this book.

Simon Bubb does a fantastic job narrating. His Australian accent is enjoyable and easy for this American listener to understand.