{"product_id":"2940173834812","title":"Craig amp; Fred : A Marine, A Stray Dog, and How They Rescued Each Other","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe uplifting and unforgettable true story of a US Marine, the stray dog he met on an Afghan battlefield, and how they saved each other and now travel America together, \"spreading the message of stubborn positivity.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2010, Sergeant Craig Grossi was doing intelligence work for Marine RECONamp;mdash;the most elite fighters in the Corpsamp;mdash;in a remote part of Afghanistan. While on patrol, he spotted a young dog \"with a big goofy head and little legs\" who didn't seem vicious or run in a pack like most strays they'd encountered. After eating a piece of beef jerky Craig offeredamp;mdash;against military regulationsamp;mdash;the dog began to follow him. \"Looks like you made a friend,\" another Marine yelled. Grossi heard, \"Looks like a 'Fred.'\" The name stuck, and a beautiful, life-changing friendship was forged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFred not only stole Craig's heart; he won over the RECON fighters, who helped Craig smuggle the dog into heavily fortified Camp Leatherneck in a duffel bagamp;mdash;risking jail and Fred's life. With the help of a crew of DHL workers, a sympathetic vet, and a military dog handler, Fred eventually made it to Craig's family in Virginia. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMonths later, when Craig returned to the U.S., it was Fred's turn to save the wounded Marine from Post-Traumatic Stress. Today, Craig and Fred are touching lives nationwide, from a swampy campground in a Louisiana State Park to the streets of Portland, Oregon, and everywhere in between. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA poignant and inspiring tale of hope, resilience, and optimism, with a timeless message at its heartamp;mdash;\"it is not what happens to us that matters, but how we respond to it\"amp;mdash;\u003cem\u003eCraig amp; Fred\u003c\/em\u003e is a shining example of the power of love to transform our hearts and our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47151107014896,"sku":"2940173834812","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940173834812_p0.jpg?v=1763862283","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940173834812","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}