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Never Say Die (Paperback)
Melanie Davies, Lynne Barrett-Lee
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On a Saturday morning in May 1980, Melanie Bowen, a pretty fifteen
year old, ran down the stairs of her parents' home in Port Talbot,
grabbed her leather jacket and crash helmet, yelled a goodbye, and
then walked out of the front door into the sunshine for what was to
be the last time in her life. Never Say Die is the true story of
what followed... Since the motorcycle crash that left her paralysed
from the chest down, Melanie's life has been one of extremes. On
the down side, she has endured 5 horrific months of despair and
indignity in rehabilitation, undergone a colostomy at 23, been in
another serious car crash, suffered syringomyelia and the
terrifying prospect of full quadriplegia, been diagnosed with
breast cancer and broken several bones. On the plus side, however,
she's won medals in athletics for Wales, been humbled and inspired
by Falklands veterans at RAF Chessington, raised thousands for
charity, become a major disability poster girl in America, dabbled
with the film world and been screen tested for a movie, met the
Queen, and set up her own rehabilitation charity, whose patrons
include the acclaimed actor Michael Sheen, Dame Tanni Grey Thompson
and former Welsh Rugby captain, Gwyn Jones. She has also, against
all the odds, found lasting happiness, having fallen in love with
and married the surgeon who 25 years earlier told her she would
never walk again.
In 2006, Dave and Christie Nasser welcomed a Great Dane puppy into
their lives - the runt of a litter of thirteen who won over the
hearts of his new owners with his soulful blue eyes. They named him
George and he swiftly changed their lives. In February 2010 George
was officially crowned tallest dog ever by the Guinness Book of
World Records. Standing at almost five feet tall and seven feet
long, George has come to dominate the Nassers' home. He has grown
from a quivering misfit into a goofy giant - eager to play with
everyone and boisterous to the point of causing chaos. Yet George
is a big softie - a gentle giant frightened of water, of dogs a
fraction of his size, and of being left alone. This is the full
heart-warming story of Dave and Christie's life with George - his
likes and dislikes, his diet, habits and quirks. It's also the
story of their love for each other, of their struggle to start a
family and of how they've had to adapt their home to accommodate
their extraordinary pet. With appearances on Oprah, and George
gaining worldwide attention, it's now time to tell the full story
of what it's like to be the owners of the biggest dog in the world.
'This is a book for anyone who has ever thought they didn't quite
fit in' -- Beverley Cuddy, Dogs Today 'An inspirational story that
is told with humour, candour and humility that I am sure will offer
hope to others who also struggle with their mental health' -- Mark
Winstanley Chief Executive, Rethink Mental Illness Incredible Kratu
tells the story of the lovable rascal from Crufts who became the
peoples' champion worldwide and, in so doing, healed his owner's
heart. A solitary child who only really found solace in nature,
Tess Eagle Swan ran away from home aged sixteen and, by her late
twenties, had already survived violence and drug addiction. In the
following decade, life spiralled further out of control. Something
had to change. Tess had always loved animals, so when she saw a
post on Facebook about the plight of two dogs in Romania, she was
moved to take action, helping find homes for both. It was the first
step on the road that led her to Kratu - the Carpathian/Mioritic
Shepherd cross she adopted in 2014. From his humble beginnings on a
Roma camp in Transylvania, Kratu has gone on to become a canine
international treasure. Now a trained assistance and therapy dog,
he has brought joy to millions with his lovable antics - not least
with his legendary appearances at Crufts. But the role he has
played in Tess's story is more compelling still. After a lifetime
of distress, Tess and Kratu's bond allowed Tess to finally learn to
love herself and answer some of the questions behind her troubled
beginnings. Incredible Kratu is the inspirational true story of
this unlikely pair, who found in each other the love and support
they needed to beat the odds and turn both their lives around.
THE TOP TEN BESTSELLER: The Inspirational Life of Finn, Britain's
Bravest Dog, Winner of the 2017 Daily Mirror Animal Hero of the
Year Award and Star of Britain's Got Talent 2019 Hertfordshire,
October 5th 2016. At around 2 a.m., PC Dave Wardell and his dog, PD
Finn, were trying to apprehend a robbery suspect when he turned
around and attacked them. Finn was stabbed with a ten-inch-bladed
knife, both through his chest, via his armpit and then - the knife
bound for Dave - through the top of his head. Finn no doubt saved
Dave's life, but the race was on to try and save Finn's. Dave
Wardell's heartfelt memoir charts an incredible journey of
friendship and loyalty. It is a celebration of the bond between one
man and his dog, from when Dave collected Finn from his kennels at
just nine months old, all the way through to Finn's recent and
hard-earned retirement. The book charts the career of a highly
trained, highly decorated dog. In his time on the job Finn tracked
offenders of all kinds; found missing children; tackled armed
offenders; saved lives. But Finn isn't just a police dog - he's
also a cherished family pet and this is his remarkable,
life-affirming story.
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