[book_talk] book review Endle by Allan and Sandra Parton.

From: Ian McNamara <ianmcnamara92@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "peeps-booknook@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx books" <peeps-booknook@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, bblc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, book_talk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2013 23:32:03 +0000

Endle 
by allan and sandra parton.

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.
My comments.

This was a very emotional but very inspiring story. It was very sad in places 
and its a great achievement that this couple managed to stay together despite 
all there problems. This is a very uplifting story and once I started it I 
could not put it down.

Ian McNamara

[book_talk] book review Endle by Allan and Sandra Parton.

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