{"product_id":"9781492614081","title":"Rescue Road: One Man, Thirty Thousand Dogs, and a Million Miles on the Last Hope Highway","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\"Peter  Zheutlin has written a lovely, moving, important book about a subject that is  both heartbreaking and joyful.\" - Dean Koontz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow far would you go to  save a life?\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the \u003cstrong\u003eextraordinary  story\u003c\/strong\u003e of one man who has driven more than 1 million miles to \u003cstrong\u003erescue  thousands of dogs\u003c\/strong\u003e from hunger, abuse and neglect and give them \u003cstrong\u003ea second  chance at life and love\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor years, \u003cstrong\u003eGreg Mahle\u003c\/strong\u003e struggled to keep the last  of his family-run restaurants afloat in Ohio. When it finally closed, he was  broke and unsure what to do next. Then \u003cstrong\u003ea  stranded van-load of puppies\u003c\/strong\u003e changed his life forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoin journalist Peter  Zheutlin as he travels with Greg from Ohio to the Gulf Coast on his Rescue Road  Trips to bring \u003cstrong\u003ehard-luck dogs\u003c\/strong\u003e from  the deep South to loving \u003cstrong\u003e\"forever  families\"\u003c\/strong\u003e up north looking to adopt a pet, with the help of many  selfless volunteers along the way. From Houston's impoverished Fifth Ward--where  thousands of strays roam the streets--and high-kill animal shelters in  Louisiana, to joyous scenes of adopters embracing their new pups in the  Northeast, Rescue Road is full of heart: \u003cstrong\u003ean  inspiring story about the unique bond between dogs and humans,\u003c\/strong\u003e and how  going the extra mile can make a life-changing difference for these loyal  canines-and for us all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA heartwarming,  awe-inspiring story of how one man can impact so many lives, human and puppy alike.  Fans of Marley and Me, Oogy: The Dog Only A Family Could Love, and You Had Me  At Woof will be inspired and touched by this story.\u003c\/p\u003eWhat readers are saying about \u003cem\u003eRescue  Road:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eI  stand in awe\u003c\/strong\u003e of those  who can do this kind of rescue work, for their \u003cstrong\u003epersistence, compassion\u003c\/strong\u003e and willingness to get dirty in the service  of animals.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"a \u003cstrong\u003eheartwarming  \u0026amp; eye opening\u003c\/strong\u003e journey into the world of dog rescue.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I highly recommend this book if you are  looking to \u003cstrong\u003erestore your faith in  humanity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003ea  heart-warming story \u003c\/strong\u003ethat  reaffirms there are many compassionate people who work tirelessly to save dogs.\"\u003c\/p\u003eWhat reviewers are saying about \u003cem\u003eRescue Road:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An unabashedly sentimental and affecting  portrait of \u003cstrong\u003ea modern-day animal-loving  hero\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" - \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKirkus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003ea  canine caravan with heart and soul\u003c\/strong\u003e...\" - \u003cem\u003eTeresa Rhyne, author of the #1 NYT bestseller The Dog Lived (And So Will  I) \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eHeartwarming  doesn't suffice to describe it\u003c\/strong\u003e... restores faith in humanity.\" - \u003cem\u003eAlexandra Horowitz, author of Inside of a  Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eA  tender, inspiring homage\u003c\/strong\u003e...\" - \u003cem\u003eMatthew Gilbert, author of Off the Leash: A Year at the Dog Park\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eInspiring  and riveting\u003c\/strong\u003e new book...a must-read...\" - \u003cem\u003eThe Bark\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sourcebooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47126858760432,"sku":"9781492614081","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781492614081_p0.jpg?v=1772805674","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781492614081","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}