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‘Endal is a true dog hero: kind, intelligent, incredibly resourceful, very funny and utterly devoted to his master Allen Parton […] this is one of the great uplifting dog stories.’
Jilly Cooper
'Heartbreaking'
Daily Mail
'The pointy heads at the Admirality should read this, hang their heads in shame - then get a dog.'
Daily Mail
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The remarkable story of Endal, voted ‘Dog of the Millennium’, and how, through his remarkable skills, companionship and unstinting devotion, he gave Allen Parton a reason to live again.
Allen Parton was seriously injured while serving in the Gulf War. He lost the use of both of his legs, plus all memories of his children and much of his marriage. He was left unable to walk, talk or write - isolated in his own world. After five years of intensive therapy and rehab, he was still angry, bitter and unable to talk. Until a chance encounter with a Labrador puppy - Endal - who had failed his training as an assistance dog on health grounds. They 'adopted' each other, and Endal became Allen's reason to communicate with the outside world, to come to terms with his injuries, and to want to live again. Not content with learning over 200 commands to help Allen complete everyday tasks like getting dressed and going out to the shops in his wheelchair, Endal gave Allen the ability to start living again, and to become a husband and father again in his own special way. This is the incredible story of Allen, his wife Sandra, and his family. And, of course, Endal.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I would highly recommend this book. It is a beautiful story of how one Golden Labrador gave his owner back his life. It made me laugh and it made me cry.
The book is written in chapters with the husband giving his version of the story in one chapter and his wife who also suffered throughout this traumatic time giving her version of the story.
Could not put this book down once i started it, and it only took a few days to read. If you dont normally buy this type of book i would say dont dismiss it, it is wonderful.
The book is written in chapters with the husband giving his version of the story in one chapter and his wife who also suffered throughout this traumatic time giving her version of the story.
Could not put this book down once i started it, and it only took a few days to read. If you dont normally buy this type of book i would say dont dismiss it, it is wonderful.
30 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an amazing book that is very easy to read, but will draw out every emotion you possess through the intense sequence of events in Allen and Sandra's lives. By alternating between the perspectives of Allen and Sandra, you gain a balanced view of how illness and injury affects a marriage and ultimately the family unit .Endal as a canine seems to possess a unique ability to reach out and help humans, succeeding in areas that human communication and therapy failed .Endal's determined character and love for Allen is so inspirational that I have ordered four more copies of the book for relatives as it is a story that I believe brings hope and strength for everyone who reads it.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I kind of enjoyed the other partners perspective of accounts in the alternating chapters unlike some other reviewers of this book.
The dog, Endal doesnt make an appearnce until page 153 almost halfway through the book but this does not detract from an otherwise interseting account of the lives of these two people who have their lives turned upside down by such an unfortunate accident.
The dog, Endal doesnt make an appearnce until page 153 almost halfway through the book but this does not detract from an otherwise interseting account of the lives of these two people who have their lives turned upside down by such an unfortunate accident.
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Endal
An abosulutely heartwarming storey of an injured soldier and a devoted dog. If I could give this book 10 stars then I would. A must read.
Published 1 month ago by Procyon
An exceptional story
This is such an inspiring book and very well written. A definite must for any animal lover. It's easy reading and I really couldn't wait to read what happened next.
Published 5 months ago by mary hall
An amazing story!
This is a very cleverly written account of events from both Allen and Sandra's perspectives along the timeline. Read more
Published 7 months ago by H. Dennis
Endal
Endal is a very moving story about a chap that was in the Navy and got wounded, he went into severe depression and this wonderful
dog brought him back to normal from being... Read more
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Published 7 months ago by Josie Seath
endal
A friend reccomended this book and inside the used copy were these words "if you are feeling down in the dumps the read this book" Just my feelings about this excellent book.
Published 8 months ago by DAVID SMALL
Heartwarming story
Another reviewer mentioned that Endal does not appear until halfway through the book, but for me that didn't matter. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Chrissie
Out of this world
I have never in my life ever, and don't think I will ever have the privilege and pleasure again to read such a true and beautiful book. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Margaret
endal
I loved this book from start to finish, found it very well written
and would love to know how they are all getting on, and if EJ is
doing as well as Endal
and would love to know how they are all getting on, and if EJ is
doing as well as Endal
Published 15 months ago by suda
Endal: How one extraordinary dog brought a family back from the brink
Lovely book and amazing as to what dogs do for us this day and age.
Very interesting read.
Very interesting read.
Published 16 months ago by Ginger Nut Newark
A very good read
A brillant narrative by husband and wife, on how 1 dog helped Alan & his family in his rehab from brain injury. A good read.
Published 19 months ago by Dee11134
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