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One Dog at a Time: Saving the Strays of Helmand - An Inspiring True Story (Hardcover)

by Pen Farthing (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Ebury Press (5 Feb 2009)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 009192880X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0091928803
  • Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 14.2 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 9,237 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This is the remarkable true story of how one man saved the stray dogs of Afghanistan. In a remote outpost of Now Zad, in Helmand Province, Pen Farthing and his troup of young Royal Marines survive frequent engagements with the Taliban and forge links with the local community. Pen's tour of duty will change his life forever, but for entirely unexpected reasons ...Appalled by the horrors of a local dog fight, he intervenes to free the victims.One of these dogs finds his way into the Marine compound - and into Pen's heart. Soon other strays are being drawn to the santuary provided by Pen's makeshift pound, including one young mum who crawls under the compound fence carrying her newborn pups to safety. But as his tour of duty draws to an end, Pen cannot leave the dogs of Now Zad to their own fates. He begins hatching plans to help them escape to a better life. This is Pen's gripping account of his time in Now Zad, the friends he made there and the remarkable journey they - and he - undertook. Above all, it is the story of one man's courage and humanity and his fight to make a difference in the most hostile and dangerous environment - one dog at a time.


From the Author

I had no intention of writing a book. I was a Royal Marine who just wanted to get through my tour of duty in Afghanistan in one piece.
But then along came Nowzad. To most he was a fearsome Afghan fighting dog with no ears, but to me he was a dog that still had it in him to give humans a chance, even after all he had been through. He became my escape from the constant pressure of living and working in a remote `safe' house in the middle of Taliban occupied territory.
The one thing I hadn't planned though was Nowzad inviting along his mates! But I couldn't say no and so the journey began.
I wrote "One Dog at a Time" to share the story of the dogs of Now Zad and to try and hopefully inspire others to make a difference. For those of you that have bought this book, I would like to thank you very much. You are already helping the Nowzad Dogs' charity, formed with my wife upon my return from Afghanistan, as we are donating some of the proceeds from the sale of this book directly to the charity. I couldn't bring all the dogs of Now Zad home, but I am going to make sure I make a difference to those I left behind.
Pen F Jan 2009.

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Author update and meet the dogs, 6 Feb 2009
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Hi - I am the author of "One dog at a Time" and I thought you might like to meet two of the dogs from the book - Nowzad & Tali and know a little about the front cover image.

Hope you enjoy!One Dog at a Time: Saving the Strays of Helmand - An Inspiring True Story
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This Man Is A Hero, 6 Feb 2009
I read One Dog At A Time in two sittings and was gripped not just by the drama of Pen's dog rescues but his honest, boots on the ground description of everyday warfare. Days and nights sitting in the heat and dust, waiting for the mortars to rain down again. The Afghan curried goat scene had me in stitches. In the end, of course, it's the dogs that dominate the story. You grow to love Nowzad, Tali, RPG and the rest of them and are rooting for them to make it out of the hellhole they have been born into. The ending had me in buckets of tears. I couldn't get the images out of my head all day. This country doesn't know how lucky it is to have men like this defending us. Great book. Great story. Great man. One question Sergeant Farthing: what happened next?
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Hard to put down, 6 Feb 2009
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Hard to put down...The book comes to life from the the start,i could almost taste the dust in my throat but also feel the adrenaline and fear
during the challenges within.
This is a testament to the author,and his Troops amazing courage and of one mans determination to ensure the wellbeing of mans best friend.
The thrilling way in which Pen recounts not only his tour of duty but a peek through the curtains at his childhood and family life lets you right into the heart of a truly amazing person and book.
This is a wonderfully rich,involving and beautifully written book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars TRULY AMAZING MAN AND BOOK
This book just has to be read, a wonderful true story about serving in Afghanistan. Excellent insight into the country, the conditions and the dangers our soldiers face. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Darwin

5.0 out of 5 stars Heart rending
I found the book fascinating and very difficult to put down, as the facts unfolded quickly and my heart was drawn to Pen Farthings desire to do something for these dogs. Read more
Published 10 days ago by G. V. Windows

5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating and moving story
I devoured this book in one sitting like Nowzad, Pen Farthing's first rescue dog, devouring sausages. Read more
Published 1 month ago by littlepig littlepig

5.0 out of 5 stars must read
this book is a must for anyone that has a remote connection with the Royal Marines; or is thinking of becoming one. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Rosy Wright

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
I've never written a review, but I just had to recommend this. The story will remain with me for a very long time, if not forever. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ms. Sam Chestnutt

1.0 out of 5 stars for dog lovers
Bought for an animal loving friend. She managed to read without crying until the last 12 pages! She thought it was brilliant and I am looking forward to reading it myself.
Published 2 months ago by C. A. Rix

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Read
A fantastic read from start to finish - I really enjoyed this book and would strongly recommend it.
Published 2 months ago by AH

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book of 2009
This is really the best book that I have read for quite some time. I heard about it by word of mouth and having actually read it this week, recommend it to all!! Brilliant!!
Published 3 months ago by E. H. Lewis

5.0 out of 5 stars Extraordinary story of compassion and empathy
Pen Farthing's story is one of immense compassion and empathy: a struggle and determination to assist fellow living creatures in the most difficult of circumstances - whilst in... Read more
Published 3 months ago by alextorres

5.0 out of 5 stars one dog at a time
this is the best book i have ever read, i could not put it down. pen has captured every detail you feel the rollercoaster emotions of our guys as try to save mans best friend. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. Sj Harris

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