Pre-Owned Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust at Ground Zero

Thunder dog was by far one of the best books I have ever read. It was an easy read, but was also very emotional while at the same time very informative. The book was written in a way that there was a very good blend of both Michael’s life and the actual events of 9/11. The book tells Michael’s life story, everything from his birth, to his first guide dog. He talks about his high school geometry teacher and his college experiences all the way up to his marriage and his career in the World Trading Center. But it also gives facts about The World Trade Center, and the attacks on September 11th. He talks about how many stairs he had to climb, how much jet fuel spilled into the towers that day, and how many tons of steel made up the buildings. It brought tears to my eyes many times, especially at the end when the book spills over and Karen, Michael’s wife starts telling her story of that morning, her panic, and how she handled waiting to hear from him to know if he was safe or not. I would recommend this book to anyone who needs some inspiration and determination in their lives, as well as anyone who wants more information on the attacks and obviously the experiences of the people from NYC that day. We all remember 9/11, and most of us even remember our exact location when the attacks happened. Some of us watched the towers fall, and the world froze that day for a lot of people. But to hear the raw and real story of a man who had never even seen the towers escape them and rescue others in the process through all of the chaos and panic is amazing. I commend Michael for his bravery. he is a much braver, stronger and more determined human being than most on this earth, and his story is one that should be read in every high school in US in my opinion. It’s educational, emotional and motivational. And, in these times, I think everyone could use a reminder of the horrible things that people have gone through and conquered. I will be saving this books and having my sons read it when they are old enough to understand the events of 9/11. I definitely give this book an A++!

A true story of two companions. One just happens to be a dog. They were a part of the 9-11 tragedy that was forced on them. This is a first hand account of that terrible day.