{"product_id":"rescue-road-peter-zheutlin-9781492614074","title":"Rescue Road: One Man, Thirty Thousand Dogs, and a Million Miles on the Last Hope Highway","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Peter Zheutlin has written a lovely, moving, important book about a subject that is both heartbreaking and joyful.\" - Dean Koontz \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow far would you go to save a life?\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the \u003cstrong\u003eextraordinary story\u003c\/strong\u003e of one man who has driven more than 1 million miles to \u003cstrong\u003erescue thousands of dogs\u003c\/strong\u003e from hunger, abuse and neglect and give them \u003cstrong\u003ea second chance at life and love\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor years, \u003cstrong\u003eGreg Mahle\u003c\/strong\u003e struggled to keep the last of his family-run restaurants afloat in Ohio. When it finally closed, he was broke and unsure what to do next. 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From Houston's impoverished Fifth Ward--where thousands of strays roam the streets--and high-kill animal shelters in Louisiana, to joyous scenes of adopters embracing their new pups in the Northeast, Rescue Road is full of heart: \u003cstrong\u003ean inspiring story about the unique bond between dogs and humans, \u003c\/strong\u003e and how going the extra mile can make a life-changing difference for these loyal canines-and for us all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA heartwarming, awe-inspiring story of how one man can impact so many lives, human and puppy alike. Fans of Marley and Me, Oogy: The Dog Only A Family Could Love, and You Had Me At Woof will be inspired and touched by this story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat readers are saying about \u003cem\u003eRescue Road: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eI stand in awe\u003c\/strong\u003e of those who can do this kind of rescue work, for their \u003cstrong\u003epersistence, compassion\u003c\/strong\u003e and willingness to get dirty in the service of animals.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"a \u003cstrong\u003eheartwarming \u0026amp; eye opening\u003c\/strong\u003e journey into the world of dog rescue.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I highly recommend this book if you are looking to \u003cstrong\u003erestore your faith in humanity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003ea heart-warming story \u003c\/strong\u003ethat reaffirms there are many compassionate people who work tirelessly to save dogs.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat reviewers are saying about \u003cem\u003eRescue Road\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An unabashedly sentimental and affecting portrait of \u003cstrong\u003ea modern-day animal-loving hero\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" - \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKirkus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003ea canine caravan with heart and soul\u003c\/strong\u003e...\" - \u003cem\u003eTeresa Rhyne, author of the #1 NYT bestseller The Dog Lived (And So Will I) \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eHeartwarming doesn't suffice to describe it\u003c\/strong\u003e... restores faith in humanity.\" - \u003cem\u003eAlexandra Horowitz, author of Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eA tender, inspiring homage\u003c\/strong\u003e...\" - \u003cem\u003eMatthew Gilbert, author of Off the Leash: A Year at the Dog Park\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eInspiring and riveting\u003c\/strong\u003e new book...a must-read...\" - \u003cem\u003eThe Bark\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Peter Zheutlin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1492614076\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781492614074\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sourcebooks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/06\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.60w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2015 pg. 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/15\/2015 pg. 9\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/20\/2015","brand":"Peter Zheutlin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43994240155903,"sku":"9781492614074","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b3222f5d-8688-47c3-bc3f-e7e124463cc8.jpg?v=1683328962","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/rescue-road-peter-zheutlin-9781492614074","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}