After a close friend died of cancer, middle-aged, overweight, acrophobic newspaperman Tom Ryan decided to pay tribute to her in a most unorthodox manner. Ryan and his friend, miniature schnauzer Atticus M. Finch, would attempt to climb all forty-eight of New Hampshire’s four-thousand-foot peaks twice in one winter while raising money for charity. It was an adventure of a lifetime, leading them … across hundreds of miles and deep into an enchanting but dangerous winter wonderland. At the heart of the amazing journey was the extraordinary relationship they shared, one that blurred the line between man and dog.
Following Atticus is an unforgettable true saga of adventure, friendship, and the unlikeliest of family, as one remarkable animal opens the eyes and heart of a tough-as-nails newspaperman to the world’s beauty and its possibilities.
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I just finished listening to the audio book and loved it. Tom Ryan loved Atticus just like I loved Buddy, my golden retriever. Listening to every chapter I could just picture both of them hiking the mountains. I live in New Hampshire and Vermont is just over the covered bridge where we go grocery shopping (2-1/2 miles) and know the mountains …
Little Atticus won my heart! Such an uplifting book showcasing the deep and healing human animal bond.
This is one of the best books I’ve ever read. I used every spare moment I could find to keep reading about Tom and Atticus.
I’m a dog lover. They have been in my life from the time I was born. Even now when I’m peeking over the edge of old lady hood, my big red dog is snoring in his comfy bed at my feet, not caring that I’m an old lady, only …
A simple premise – a man and a dog – but laced with reverence for all of nature and all creatures. Wisdom for living a rewarding, caring life with humility. Beautifully written and a joy to read.
This true story is a remarkable book. A must read, even if you aren’t a dog owner, the inspirational story of Tom and his best friend Atticus, will keep you enthralled till the end.
A wonderful, and informative story about a sport I knew little about, with a compelling and heartwarming human/dog relationship.
Great heartwarming story of a wonderful journey between a man and his equal and best friend along with an elder dog with an equally wonderful story
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I’m a dog lover and have hiked some of the same mountains. Even if I wasn’t/hadn’t, I think I would have loved this book. The bond between this little dog and his owner will warm your heart. Every dog should be so loved. This is a heart warming and wonderful read.
I loved this book! Enough to volunteer to lead a discussion on it in two book groups and to buy it again when I discovered it hadn’t come home from a loan.
Tom paints a picture of his and Atticus’ life and makes you wish you were right along side of them joining in their adventures! Inspirational and joyful!
This beautiful story will stay in my heart forever. The courage required to take on such a huge responsibility is inspirational. The depth of love shown here makes me want to be a better person. After reading the kindle version, I bought the hard cover so I could have this story to share with my best friend.
As a long time dog owner (along with many other animals here on our farm) and now a senior citizen facing the daily challenges of trying to plod through a normal routine, I thoroughly enjoyed this story and found it surprisingly inspirational. In my own jaded way, I rarely feel inspired by books these days but having owned a mini schnauzer many …
I have recommended this book to all my friends. I loved it.
Great dog – and people true story.
Real tear jerker, will read again!
Unique and very interesting – a book for animal lovers and anyone who loves the outdoors.
Fabulous dog story. Couldn’t put it down. I want a dog like Atticus
Hard to think of letting a dog be who is was, and giving up everything to move to the mountains, but I have enjoyed all his books about his dogs.
This is one tale that I will read time and again! The relationship, herein, is one desired by many. Highly recommend!!
This is a fascinating story of an amazing dog, and how he brought new life to a lonely newspaperman. Atticus was a very special dog who did amazing things – and touched the hearts of many. An inspiriting book to read.