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Finding Gobi

A Little Dog with a Very Big Heart

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Finding Gobi

By: Dion Leonard, Craig Borlase
Narrated by: Simon Bubb
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A New York Times best seller

The amazing true story of a man and a little dog who formed an unbreakable bond in the middle of the Gobi desert — that changed both of their lives forever.

Finding Gobi is the miraculous tale of Dion Leonard, a seasoned ultramarathon runner who crosses paths with a stray dog while competing in a 155-mile race through the Gobi Desert in China. The lovable pup, who would later earn the name Gobi, proved that what she lacked in size, she more than made up for in heart, as she went step for step with Dion over the Tian Shan Mountains and across massive sand dunes, keeping pace with him for 77 miles.

As Dion witnessed the incredible determination and heart of this small animal, he found his own heart undergoing a change as well. Whereas in the past these races were all about winning and being the best, his goal now was to make sure his and Gobi's friendship continued well after the finish line.

However, before he could take her home, Gobi went missing in the sprawling Chinese city where she was being kept. Dion, with the help of strangers and a viral outpouring of assistance on the internet, set out to track her down, and reunite with the dog that changed his life.

Listen to this inspiring story and discover how miracles truly are possible — and find your own heart changing as well.

©2017 Dion Leonard (P)2017 Thomas Nelson Publishers
Pets & Animal Care Sports Dogs Heartfelt Feel-Good Extreme Sports
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Yay Goby!

I absolutely loved thirds book, can't wait for movie. Goby you are loved world-wide.

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Love the story

China has a long way to go in terms of taking stray dogs, but there are lots people with kind and generous heart, situation has got a lot better.

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Good news

A great, happy story well told! My faith in people and good works has been restored.

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Perfect! Just what I needed; a beautiful love story with a happy ending.

I hope that one day, I find my Gobi or my Gobi finds me. Lovely.

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Uplifting!

*spoilers ahead!*

I read this as part of a book club. I was a little hesitant because dog books always make me cry. I have a stressful job, so I try to avoid reading book that may cause me more stress. I may have still cried reading this, but it was worth it for the happy ending! I love how the author incorporates this rescue story with his own past and how his relationships with his wife and pup have helped him face his demons.

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beautiful story

What an amazing story about love and not giving up. Such dedication on both parts.

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What a journey!

Loved this story, it just goes to show that our pet families find us and always at the right moment.

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This is the one book you must read this summer!

Amazing writing and a wonderful story - very heartwarming, from the moment the narrator starts your hooked!

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Excellent!

A great read for young and old alike! An excellent option for listening as a family on a car trip.

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Gobi is captivating!

So many dog stories are poorly written. I get discouraged not finding good books. THIS book is well written. The story is interesting and at times riveting. I held my breath in a couple places! I'm amazed at rescue dogs. They love with all their might and are grateful. Gobi is a wonderful little dog. I feel blessed to have met her.

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