Endal - How one extraordinary dog brought a family back from the brink

Informationen zum Autor Allen Parton was serving in the Gulf War when an accident robbed him of the use of his legs and half of his long-term and short-term memory. After 5 years in hospital, he was still unable to walk, talk, read or write. It was only when he was partnered up with his Canine Partner, Endal, that he found the strength to learn to communicate with the world again. Sandra Parton works for Canine Partners, a charity that trains assistance dogs for the disabled. With her husband Allen she has two children and lives in Hampshire. Klappentext The story of Allen Parton, seriously injured in the Gulf War and unable to walk, talk or write, and the Labrador puppy Endal, who had failed his training as a Dog for the Disabled. Endal learnt over 200 commands, and now helps Allen complete everyday tasks and live an independent life. Zusammenfassung 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.

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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

Product details

• Authors: Allen Parton, Allen Parton Parton, Sandra Parton, Parton Allen, Parton Sandra
• Publisher: Harper Collins Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 05.02.2009
• EAN: 9780007303007
• ISBN: 978-0-00-730300-7
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 20 mm
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Letters, diaries; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Biographies, autobiographies; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Military, True stories, SELF-HELP / Motivational & Inspirational, HEALTH & FITNESS / Physical Impairments, Memoirs, PETS / Dogs / Breeds, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / People with Disabilities, True stories: general