Endal: How One Extraordinary Dog Brought a Family Back from the Brink

By Sandra Parton and Allen Parton

Book Overview

The remarkable story of Endal, voted 'Dog of the Millennium', and how, through his remarkable skills, companionship and unstinting devotion, he gave Allen Parton a reason to live again.

Allen Parton was seriously injured while serving in the Gulf War. He lost the use of both of his legs, plus all memories of his children and much of his marriage. He was left unable to walk, talk or write - isolated in his own world. After five years of intensive therapy and rehab, he was still angry, bitter and unable to talk. Until a chance encounter with a Labrador puppy - Endal - who had failed his training as an assistance dog on health grounds. They 'adopted' each other, and Endal became Allen's reason to communicate with the outside world, to come to terms with his injuries, and to want to live again. Not content with learning over 200 commands to help Allen complete everyday tasks like getting dressed and going out to the shops in his wheelchair, Endal gave Allen the ability to start living again, and to become a husband and father again in his own special way. This is the incredible story of Allen, his wife Sandra, and his family. And, of course, Endal.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0007303009
• ISBN13: 9780007303007
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Harpertrue
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.1" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

Endal

My daughter has a service dog and he has saved her life and given us back our quality of life. I wanted to read this book and it was just as good as I thought It would be. Read it!

Endal a heartwarming book you must read

Loved this book. If you are a dog lover or even better a Labrador owner you will enjoy this read. We all know Labrdors are the most intelligent dogs but Endal takes Labs to a whole different level. A family struggles with a father who served in the Gulf War only to return with severe head trama. The whole family suffers as the result of this injury. Endal enters their lives and changes everthing. Sad to see this book is currently out of print. Harper Collins need to get more as word will spread.