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  • A Little Dog with a Very Big Heart
  • Written by: Dion Leonard, Craig Borlase
  • Narrated by: Simon Bubb
  • Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (46 ratings)

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Finding Gobi

Written by: Dion Leonard, Craig Borlase
Narrated by: Simon Bubb
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The amazing true story of a man and a little dog who formed an unbreakable bond in the middle of the Gobi desert — that changed both of their lives forever.

Finding Gobi is the miraculous tale of Dion Leonard, a seasoned ultramarathon runner who crosses paths with a stray dog while competing in a 155-mile race through the Gobi Desert in China. The lovable pup, who would later earn the name Gobi, proved that what she lacked in size, she more than made up for in heart, as she went step for step with Dion over the Tian Shan Mountains and across massive sand dunes, keeping pace with him for 77 miles.

As Dion witnessed the incredible determination and heart of this small animal, he found his own heart undergoing a change as well. Whereas in the past these races were all about winning and being the best, his goal now was to make sure his and Gobi's friendship continued well after the finish line.

However, before he could take her home, Gobi went missing in the sprawling Chinese city where she was being kept. Dion, with the help of strangers and a viral outpouring of assistance on the internet, set out to track her down, and reunite with the dog that changed his life.

Listen to this inspiring story and discover how miracles truly are possible — and find your own heart changing as well.

©2017 Dion Leonard (P)2017 Thomas Nelson Publishers

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The narrator tells the story with the memory of actually experiencing the story, which shows true compassion and endurance to be an ultrarunner and a dog rescuer

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Strong, calm, supporting.

Dog protection > Dog adventure or Dog maps. But our bunch gave it the paws up. Acceptable in the city. Acceptable in the forest.

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Just awsome

I was so bummed out when it was over. so different than I thought but so much better

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feel good doggie storey

lovely story easy to listen to feel good story line & inspiring. good for the heart & pet lovers

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Great read for runners and dog lovers

As a runner and recent rescue dog mom, this book really touched my heart. It’s an inspiring story of how a dogs unconditional love can inspire us to be the best humans we can be. Definitely a must read. #audible1

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Sweet story

i loved this story of hope and love. At a time when bith of these are scarce in this world it was the perfect remedy for my heart.

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cute story

Good narration but story is about Chinese bureaucracy mainly and how overly sensitive they are about criticism. Chinese people seem lovely but their government we would find suffocating.

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Inspirational

If you are
an athlete, a dog lover or both this book is for you.

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