{"product_id":"9780984325658","title":"A Dog Named Slugger","description":"The true life story of a dog who changed everything for one woman. \u003cp\u003eFor the first time in my life, I didn't need to pretend, I didn't need to be tough: I only needed to be honest. \"I have cerebral palsy. I walk funny and my balance is bad. I fall a lot. My hands shake, too. That means I'm not so good at carrying things. And if I drop stuff, sometimes it's hard to just bend down and get it.\" I waited anxiously for the interviewer's response. She smiled. \"It sounds like a service dog could be great for you.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo began Leigh Brill's journey toward independence and confidence, all thanks to a trained companion dog named Slugger. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe struggling college student and the Labrador with a \"a coat like sunshine\" and a tail that never stopped wagging became an instant team. Together, they transformed a challenge into a triumph. Together, they inspired and educated everyone they met. Now, Leigh honors her friend with the story of their life, together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BelleBooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49815941513456,"sku":"9780984325658","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780984325658","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}