Following Atticus: Forty-Eight High Peaks, One Little Dog, and an Extraordinary Friendship Free Audiobook Download by Tom Ryan


In this memoir, Tom Ryan recounts the story of his dog Atticus and how he took him on a hike to all forty-eight high peaks in New Hampshire. The book is based on true events and begins when Ryan writes about being diagnosed with cancer. However, the disease only allowed for one trip--a long walk with his dog Atticus up Mount Washington in New Hampshire.

In Tom Ryan's bestselling book, "Following Atticus: Forty-Eight High Peaks, One Little Dog, and an Extraordinary Friendship", he tells the story of a hiking trip that is filled with moments of self-discovery in nature. The reader follows Atticus, a ten-year-old boy who struggles with his fear of heights while joining his father on a hike to Mt. Katahdin. Along the way, he learns that he can overcome his fear by being brave enough to go up and down steep inclines without falling.

Tom Ryan spent most of his life searching for things that would make him happy. He found many different experiences, from hiking to skiing, but he never found what he was looking for. Until a fateful day when he met Atticus. The two became inseparable friends, and Tom's life changed forever. In this book, Tom tells the story of their friendship and how it led to finding joy in experiences instead of things.

'Tom Ryan' narrates his memoir of how he and his dog, Atticus, climbed 48 mountains over the course of five years while Tom recovered from a brain injury. The book is both informative and entertaining. It was recommended by 'Kristine Brooks' on the blog 'Goodreads'.

Tom Ryan and his border collie Atticus set off on an adventure of a lifetime. Their journey stretches across the entire United States, from Alaska to California. This book recounts their experiences during the trip. They face many challenges along the way, including wild animals, difficult terrain, and rough weather.

"Fifty-three, fifty-four, fifty-five." I counted the peaks in my head and listened to the calls of the birds. We had been scaling these hills for hours, and still we were nowhere near the top. Atticus's feet had grown tired from the rocky windy trail. "Fifty-six," I said.

Published Date 2011-09-20
Duration 9 hours 6 minutes
Author Tom Ryan
Narrated Tom Ryan
Reviews
(14 Reviews)
Abridged No
Is It Free? 30-days Free
Category Travel
Parent Category United States, Memoir

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