• The Wonder of Lost Causes

  • A Novel
  • By: Nick Trout
  • Narrated by: Christina Delaine
  • Length: 12 hrs and 51 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (138 ratings)

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The Wonder of Lost Causes

By: Nick Trout
Narrated by: Christina Delaine
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Publisher's summary

In this heartwarming story, perfect for fans of An Unexpected Grace and A Dog’s Way Home, a single mom learns that her chronically ill son can communicate with a very special dog - and the lessons this dog teaches can shape the future and transform their lives. And what Whistler inspires in Kate and Jasper may be his most important lesson of all.

©2019 Nick Trout (P)2019 HarperCollins Publishers

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Connections between Jasper and Whistler

I loved the way each character shared their own stories and emotions. Loved the story, it was very well written, narration was great.

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So enjoyable!

I don’t usually read books about animals…it just touches my heart too closely. This book was just lovely. I wanted to hear more and more. Loved the reader. Thanks!

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I didn't want it to end

Definitely credit worthy. I'd love to see this as a movie. I love this narrator but sor some reason I had to increase the speed so the speech was faster. Fantastic story!!!!

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Inspirational story of the human animal bond

This story is about many things, the courage of humans and the courage of dogs, where they find common ground and they way they can lift each other up across species. It illuminates the enormous role dogs play in the lives of modern people. People who understand dogs will "get" this book.

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Slow but good

I am a dog person. have read all of Nick Trouts other books. liked the underlying premise but wish I would have read this book versus listening to it. His other books are better

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Compassion

I love story I love the storyline should be a required reading for middle school age. Shame on Disney for not making the movie. Hopefully it will be a movie and hopefully soon.

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Spellbinding Story

Plot draws you into the lives of the characters and makes you feel included. Helps you feel a motherr's pain of loving her child with Cystic Fibrosis. Creates great hope for the future.

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Keep tissues handy throughout

Beautiful story, so well written. I cried throughout the entire book. But the ending was worth it.

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Brilliant, Soulful

Communicates that unspoken connection between a dog and its owner. Such a poignant story of love that meets the needs of both a broken dog and a needful human. Having just lost my dog to old age despite her epilepsy I could totally relate to that unspoken relationship. This book is wonderful for anyone but especially for dog lovers. I highly recommend it!

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Heartwarming!

This is my second Nick Trout book and I love it. I gave the first book as a gift to a veterinarian friend after I finished. She repaid me by giving me this one. Well written. I will be listening to more of his books.

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