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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A must for a dog lover!
If you are a dog owner, you will enjoy the story about Atticus, especially if you have opened you have adopted a rescue dog.
A quick bittersweet read
Beautiful story of the love for a dog and his human.
A wonderful memoir of a twenty-pound dog who transformed the author’s life.
Not so sure why climbing all these mountains continually was so great, but I can appreciate the companionship of a great dog. Enjoyed the read anyway.
Following Atticus was a good read about hiking and learning about oneself along the way. Atticus, the dog, was nicely developed and the author provides a good balance between dog and man the journey they take together.
very witty and entertaining
Loved it. True story, great outdoorsy story
I am sad, because I did buy this book on my Kindle and now I can’t locate it. I would love to re read it.
Hope for all seeking a new start.
it is not so much about the dog, so i was dissapointed there.
Tom is an amazing writer. He kept me engaged throughout the book. Sad to have it end.
Sweet story about a man and his dog.
I can’t get enough of Tom Ryan and his dogs. What an inspiration he is.
I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of this wonderfully written treasure. I have recommended it to friends and strangers alike. Elizabeth Paukert
Could not get my hands on Will’s Red Coat fast enough to read more about Atticus and Tom. Looking forward to Tom Ryan’s next book!
Enjoyable book especially if you love dogs or hiking in the mountains. I enjoyed it a lot.
I loved loved loved this book. Also love Will’s Red Coat. I check out Tom Ryan’s Facebook page every so often.
Enjoyed this true account of a man and his pups.