A Dog Named Slugger

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BelleBooks, Apr 1, 2010 - Biography & Autobiography - 251 pages
"Irresistible . . . Slugger is the heart and soul of the book, and his dedication, devotion, and love make him an unforgettable character." --Booklist

"Brill has written a fitting tribute to her special friend named Slugger." --Southern Lit Review

"A wonderful read for teens and adults." --School Library Journal

With him by her side, there were no limits.

With hundreds of stellar reviews, including Booklist and School Library Journal, this heart-wrenching and heart-warming book (winner of the Epic nonfiction award) tells the inspiring story of cerebral palsy sufferer Leigh Brill and her service dog, Slugger. As a college student, Brill's battle with her affliction seemed lost. The pain and lack of mobility made an independent life seem impossible. But then she discovered the world of service dogs, and met Slugger. The big Labrador retriever transformed her life.

Leigh Brill published her first story at the age of 15; since then her writing has reached national and international audiences through publications including Chicken Soup to Inspire the Body & Soul, the Guideposts book Soul Menders, and the magazines, Just Labs: A Celebration of the Labrador Retriever, and Ability. Leigh has shared more than a decade of her life in the company of service dogs and continues to do so. She serves on the Board of Directors for Saint Francis Service Dogs, and lives with her family in rural Virginia. Find her on Facebook.
 

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Contents

Prologue
3
I Need Help
5
An Unexpected Answer
12
Dog
21
First Lessons
33
The Path to Partnership
42
The Test
55
The Good the Bad and the Dust
68
Changes
121
Doing Battle
135
Heart
152
MilkBones in Lemonade
162
Decisions and Double Blessings
179
A Promise Returned
199
Abiding Memories
213
Photo Gallery
224

Big Dog on Campus Puppies
85
When Pigs
95
A Pack of Three
107
Resources
237
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