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Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust at Ground Zero

Michael Hingson,

Susy Flory (Goodreads Author) (Contributor)

3.99 · Rating details · 8,568 ratings · 1,327 reviews

Faith. Trust. Triumph.

I trust Roselle with my life, every day. She trusts me to direct her. And today is no different, except the stakes are higher. Michael Hingson

First came the boom the loud, deep, unapologetic bellow that seemed to erupt from the very core of the earth. Eerily, the majestic high-rise slowly leaned to the south. On the seventy-eighth floor of the World ...more

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Aug 18, 2011 jv poore rated it really liked it

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I expected a book about a blind man and his guide dog leaving one of the towers on September 11, 2001. This book is NOT about a blind man. This book is about Michael Blizzard Hingson. He has his doctorate in Physics. He is a pianist. As a child, he rode his bicycle all around his neighborhood, he walked wherever he didn't ride, he survived the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2011. Oh, and he has been blind since shortly after birth.

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Sep 07, 2011 Elaine rated it it was ok

A guide dog navigates her blind human down 78 flights of stairs on 9/11. Under any circumstance, this feat would be inspiring, but, given the chaos that prevailed, and that the dog had never traversed these stairs, her performance was amazing.

Actually, Hingson doesn't say much about the dog's performance. To my surprise, then, I turned a page to a new chapter. It consisted of the 23d Psalm in italics. "The Lord is my shepherd... Huh? No disrespect to God, but this book is about a dog who is a sh ...more

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Aug 11, 2011 kwesi 章英狮 rated it really liked it

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How many children are blind? 1.5 million children in the world are legally blind and only few cares for them. Some family abandoned babies that are born blind but few are strong enough to live and nourish their blind child as a strong willed man in the future. We thought that they are not capable to do things like normal people but we were mesmerized by the fact that they don't have eyes that can work steadily, in the end, blind men show us that they can do like a regular person.

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Nov 21, 2019 Joe Krakovsky rated it really liked it

Thunder Dog was an amazing story of a blind man and his service dog's escape from one of the World Trade Center towers on 9/11. I was only going to give it a three star rating because I honestly felt it was lacking in entertainment value for me. To be honest, it was a book club selection, and had I picked it up thinking it told more about the attack then I already knew, I would have been greatly disappointed. What I did learn was what life is like for a blind person, and I am glad I did. For thi Thunder Dog was an amazing story of a blind man and his service dog's escape from one of the World Trade Center towers on 9/11. I was only going to give it a three star rating because I honestly felt it was lacking in entertainment value for me. To be honest, it was a book club selection, and had I picked it up thinking it told more about the attack then I already knew, I would have been greatly disappointed. What I did learn was what life is like for a blind person, and I am glad I did. For this reason I am rounding it up from 3.5 to 4 stars. I swear, I have learned more about the plight of 'handicapped' folks from reading books these last few years than the half century of my life before Goodreads.

Included is valuable information on service dogs.

I have to add a few comments based on my past experience and observations. I use to work in an eight story reseach building. One day I noticed this little dog following this young woman around. He was wearing a bright red vest. I imagine his 'job' was to be her ears in case of an alarm, which we had on occasion. Being a healthy man in the prime of my life, I often lifted things, opened bottles, and performed other feats of strength for the women in the lab. One day during an alarm I headed for the stairwell and was on my way down lickety-split when this older woman entered the stairwell in front of me. Like one of those farmers on their tractors who creep along the highway backing up traffic for a mile, this woman made me slam on my brakes. I remember thinking to myself, if this were a real emergency, I would have picked her up and threw her over my shoulder! And I probably would have been arrested, or fired, or both.

For those of you with no sight, I feel for you, I really do, but you would not believe what this guy went through and achieved. For instance, in the way of a spoiler, though he was blind from birth, he learned to ride his bike around the neighborhood! That is all I will tell you for now. So if you are blind, quit feeling sorry for yourself and read this book.
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Nov 21, 2017 Rebecca McNutt rated it it was amazing

Shelves: animal-stories, memoir, disaster, non-fiction, inspirational, history, dog

Thunder Dog offers a glimmer of hope and joy amidst the chaos and pain of a horrific disaster, in the form of a guide dog that joined heroes in the search for survivors. It's a detailed, edge-of-your-seat kind of novel that brings some inspiration to that horrible day 16 years ago.

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Mar 25, 2012 Hannah rated it it was amazing

really didn’t know what to expect when I bought this book for my kindle, but it was $1.99 and involved a dog and 9/11. Two things that I find interesting, so I went for it.

Wow! It was really good. I don’t want to say too much as to give away the highlights of the book…but essentially you’re guided through Michael’s experiences on 9/11 as well as some of his experiences throughout his life. Being that Michael is blind (and has been from birth), the book offers a lot of insight to the life of a b really didn’t know what to expect when I bought this book for my kindle, but it was $1.99 and involved a dog and 9/11. Two things that I find interesting, so I went for it.

Wow! It was really good. I don’t want to say too much as to give away the highlights of the book…but essentially you’re guided through Michael’s experiences on 9/11 as well as some of his experiences throughout his life. Being that Michael is blind (and has been from birth), the book offers a lot of insight to the life of a blind person in North America; something I’d never thought to consider or wonder about, but found really fascinating. Michael talks about learning to get around as a kid as well as the thrill of getting a guide dog.

Being the dork that I am, after finishing it, one morning I decided to try to shower and get ready with my eyes closed. I have an advantage as I’ve already seen the location of everything so when I close my eyes, I can think from memory where things are located. I last about one minute in the shower until I decided I’d probably kill myself shaving and gave up.

I saw a blind runner during the marathon with a running-aid and almost teared up; how freaking cool is that?! I almost complimented her during the race, but then I thought back to Michael’s mindset- that just because someone is blind, doesn’t mean they’re different. Blind people want to be treated as equals and respect just as anyone else, not called out for their difference. Actually, in the end of the book there was an article comparing the world for blind people to the world for left-handed people, just on a much smaller scale. I’m left-handed so I found this really interesting. Think of it, the world really is set-up to be most convenient for right-handed people….we shake with our right hands, zippers on purses are set-up for a right handed person as are the dials on watches. Heck, even ice cream scoopers are made for left-handed people (although they do make left-handed scoopers; I had one ordered for me when I worked at Whitey’s Ice Cream in high school).

Any who, the book drew tears to my eyes, a few times, but to be honest, I am a crier. I definitely recommend this book. ...more

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Jun 21, 2020 James Field rated it liked it

I found this book at my local library and thought it sounded interesting. It is part inside story of a blind person who survived the tragic World Trade Centre terrorist attack September 11 2001, part autobiography, and part insight to the lives of the blind.

The sections about Mr Hingson's escape from the twin towers are fascinating, but the constant flashbacks into his life as a blind person are dull. I would recommend this book to people who are blind or know somebody who is blind, or for those ...more

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Mar 28, 2012 Eduardo Santiago rated it it was ok · review of another edition

TL;DR Blind people can do more than you think they can. Also, if you get to pick your parents, make sure you get supportive ones who encourage you to do all you can (vs the mollycoddling kind).

I feel disappointed, and I almost feel like I should apologize for it (but I won't). I expected a book titled “Thunder Dog” to, you know, deal a bit more with the dog. Instead it was a long motivational speech. With occasional God silliness and OBTW I walked down the stairs on 9/11.

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Sep 02, 2017 Amanda Tero rated it it was amazing

What if you were blind, on the 78th floor of Twin Tower 1, at the time the plane crashed into it?

Wow. Just wow. This book flips between 9/11 and Michael’s life, being blind almost from birth. Not only is the story of how he survived 9/11 breathtaking (and almost tear-jerking), but it also highlights his faith in God and how he entrusted his life to God’s care when fear could have instead taken place.

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Mar 16, 2020 JD rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: true-story

This is a book I feel bad not giving a 5-star, but I just did not feel the story. Though it focuses mostly on a man and his guide-dog escaping the Twin Towers on 9/11, there is not a lot other than them leaving by the stairs of Tower 1 after the first plane hit and his feelings and thoughts during it. The real interesting part of the book is his life story and him overcoming being born blind which is really inspiring. This shows that with determination you can overcome anything and do anything y ...more

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Aug 16, 2011 Angel / YA rules!/ rated it liked it

Recommended to Angel / YA rules!/ by: kwesi 章英狮

It's been hours since I finished reading the book and I can still feel the flow of emotions I had while reading it. Although, I am amazed at how Michael Hingson overcame his "disability" the feeling of being awe inspired is also mixed with a feeling of dread at what happened on 9/11. To be able to read it from the perspective of a survivor somehow makes it all real for me. Of course, all that is real. However, being on the other side of the globe when all that happened, I felt somehow detached l ...more

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May 11, 2011 Melissa Reinke rated it really liked it

At first glance one would think Thunder Dog is a moving and inspirational tale of a blind man and his guide dog who survived 9/11 in the World Trade Center, but it is so much more than that. Thunder Dog is as much a about the story of Michael Hingson's life as it is about that fateful day at Ground Zero. Complete with Courtesy Rules for Blindness and a dissertation by former National Federation of the Blind president Kenneth Jernigan, Thunder Dog is an (excuse the expression) eye-opening piece o ...more

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Nov 14, 2015 Donna rated it liked it

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The title is a little misleading. It is not a book about Roselle, who happens to be the author's seeing eye dog. It is more about the author, his blindness, him overcoming his handicap, him trying to get others to overlook his handicap, and walking down the stairs of World Trade Center's north tower after the first plane hit.

I liked this. It sounded like a pep talk for living your life to the fullest, even if you have a handicap. His dog sounded perfect. I wish we had more info on her.

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Sep 17, 2012 Abigail rated it it was amazing

I recommend you read this book, if you want to read an inspiring book about the human spirit during one of the darkest days in United States history. The author turned a horrible moment and found inspiration and deepened his faith from the experience. I believe anybody would find this book inspiring no matter what religion they are. I enjoyed learning about how the author Michael Hingson and his guide dog Roselle escaped the World Trade Center Building 1 after it was attacked on 9/11. The author ...more

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Jul 29, 2015 Katie Pedersen rated it did not like it · review of another edition

Shelves: non-fiction, stand-alones

Reader beware. The title of this book is somewhat misleading. In my opinion, this book was about an arrogant blind man's life. The intro kind of hooked me, but with the incessant flash-backs and cocky attitude, I lost interest fast.

Parts of this book were told well. The descriptions were interesting and SOME of his background was fascinating. But overall, I felt like he could have been a little bit more modest. Don't get me wrong, I think what he is capable of and what he has achieved is remark Reader beware. The title of this book is somewhat misleading. In my opinion, this book was about an arrogant blind man's life. The intro kind of hooked me, but with the incessant flash-backs and cocky attitude, I lost interest fast.

Parts of this book were told well. The descriptions were interesting and SOME of his background was fascinating. But overall, I felt like he could have been a little bit more modest. Don't get me wrong, I think what he is capable of and what he has achieved is remarkable. However, the way in which he told us of his triumphs and achievements was a bit smug. A little over halfway through, even his friend outright told him "Michael, you're arrogant..." Having my assumptions verified by another was really a relief. I thought it was just me who thought he was arrogant.

I think his choice of words just rubbed me the wrong way, time and time again. "Friends and family often asked if I had survivor's remorse. I did not." Wow. Okay. Maybe you can soften the blow for us a bit?

"Taking the offer would also mean giving up my six-figure regional sales manager's salary." Six figures, huh? Is that necessary? Must be nice.

"I will never get tired of telling my story..." Of course you won't.

"People ask me, 'How did you train that dog to do that?' I just put her through the training, and the rest was her will and her strong temperament." Um, you weren't the only one to train her! She was trained prior to being matched with you. Give credit when credit is due.

"I prefer to defuse uncomfortable situations with humor, engaging people and trying to help keep every interaction positive." Um, most of us do that. This doesn't make you special.

Now part of me couldn't help but think that parts of his beliefs were a bit contradictory and even a little hypocritical. "They were treating me like I was weak and helpless, and it was time to take a stand, just like my parents did when I got kicked off the school bus. Most people have no clue how blind people survive and function every day in the light-dependent world. When you are blind, most everything is risky. The world isn't set up with us in mind. But we can and do cope." Right there he says almost everything they do is risky, yet he acts offended when people offer him help or special treatment in a NICE way. Soooo he wants to complain about how the world isn't made easy for him, but refuses and is insulted by a helping hand?

Then he goes on to say "I will know that I'm a real first-class citizen when I can walk into restaurants with friends and the servers ask me for my order rather than asking my sighted colleagues, 'What does he want?'" So he understands that complete integration is just not there yet because unfortunately (or fortunately, depending how you look at it), he is part of a minority. Yet he EXPECTS to be treated the same as everyone else? Unfortunately, I feel like that expectation is currently unrealistic.

I fell like instead of writing a book idolizing himself, he could use his efforts to educate "the sighted community" in an effort to push towards full integration. Or start a company that services to this niche market. I personally don't think this book does that.

After this long review, I'm changing my rating from a 2 star, to a 1 star. Of all of the things I mentioned above, not one had to do with 9/11, nor his "Thunder Dog." This book missed the mark for me but I am very happy he and his dog survived and that he has been able to accomplish as much as he has. ...more

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Jun 30, 2016 Carol rated it really liked it

We live in a town that is home to Leader Dogs for the Blind and are lucky to see them in training almost every week in and about town guiding their new “owners” on their paths to a new independence, a new journey and a new love affair with their canine partners. It is always a beautiful and smile-inducing sight which somehow brings tears to my eyes.

"Thunder Dog" is a nicely written book about just such a partnership. It moved between the events of 9/11 when the author, Michael Hingson and his g ...more

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Aug 09, 2011 Cafelilybookreviews rated it really liked it

As soon as I saw the cover of this book, I knew I had to read it. I’m a sucker for true stories – especially true stories with canines as the subject matter. And when I found out that this story also revolved around September 11th, I was hooked.

Thunder Dog is a very emotional read. Not only does it tell the story of Roselle, a beautiful guide dog loyal to her master, it tells the story of a brave man (who also happens to be blind), and how he helped encourage others down the treacherous Stairwel ...more

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Sep 13, 2012 Susie rated it really liked it · review of another edition

My church book club chose to read this for our September meeting, and it felt very appropriate that I finished listening to this on September 11. Because of that, I felt more connected than the 10th anniversary last year when there were many more events to commemorate the day. I had no idea of the organization of the book, since I never saw it in print. At first when Hingson related the events of the day and their descent, I wondered if the entire book would be about September 11. However, he do ...more

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Dec 28, 2011 Jill rated it liked it

"Don't let your sight get in the way of your vision." thought-provoking!

"She kisses his hand and then he is gone. I would realize later that this touch was probably the last unconditional love he ever got." The author is talking about his guidedog Roselle snuzzling a firefighter on his way up the stairs of Tower 1 on 9/11/01.

Thunder Dog is a fast read and is a touching first-hand account of survival on that terrible day. The author is blind and with his guidedog and a co-worker, he makes it out ...more

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Sep 18, 2014 Collin Sedgwick rated it it was amazing

I recommend you read this book. I really liked the inspirational story of this man being saved by his dog. if you want to read an inspiring book about the human spirit during one of the darkest days in United States history. The author turned a horrible moment and found inspiration and deepened his faith from the experience. I believe anybody would find this book inspiring no matter what there past knowledge is about the guide dog foundation

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Sep 11, 2011 Christy Lockstein rated it it was amazing

Thunder Dog by Michael Hingson & Suzy Flory is the story of one man's escape from the 78th floor of the North Tower of the World Trade Center on 9/11 with his heroic and one -of-a-kind guide dog. Hingson, who was been blind since birth, was getting ready for a meeting that morning when the plane hit his building. He used his beloved guide dog and his faith in God to get him down 1,463 stairs to escape the building, only to flee for his life when the South Tower fell. Thunder Dog is about much mo ...more

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Mar 23, 2016 Cindy rated it really liked it

Hero dog leads the way out of the twin towers 9/11. Well and touchingly narrated by Christopher Prince. Clean and encouraging — recommended.

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Feb 07, 2014 Books rated it it was amazing

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Reading Thunder Dog was a suspenseful, frightening and yet deeply spiritual experience. Starting with a thunder storm in the early hours of 11 September 2001, Michael Hingson and his guide dog, Roselle, takes the reader through the horrifying events at the World Trade Center. From the moment the first plane crashes into the north tower, down 1,463 steps and out into the chaos of the streets that surround the WTC, to the collapse of the towers and the author's perilous journey home; this is a rea Reading Thunder Dog was a suspenseful, frightening and yet deeply spiritual experience. Starting with a thunder storm in the early hours of 11 September 2001, Michael Hingson and his guide dog, Roselle, takes the reader through the horrifying events at the World Trade Center. From the moment the first plane crashes into the north tower, down 1,463 steps and out into the chaos of the streets that surround the WTC, to the collapse of the towers and the author's perilous journey home; this is a reading experience nobody should miss.

Having owned and trained numerous dogs and having had guide dogs of my own, I'm going to start my rave about this book with Roselle. Although a guide dog must be able to keep calm and continue working under most circumstances, it is still remarkable that Roselle, who is afraid of thunder, kept her head during the noise and stressful atmosphere of 9/11. More than that, she found time to touch the hearts of a woman who started panicking as well as a fire fighter on his way to the inferno higher up in the building.

"He gives Roselle one last pat. She kisses his hand and then he is gone. I would realize later that this touch was probably the last unconditional love he ever got."

Each chapter starts with a relevant quote that ties into the contents of that chapter. While the author tells about his experiences, he frequently flashes back to his youth and his life as a blind person. Although this is highly informative, it also serves to crank up the suspense of how, and in what state, he will eventually emerge from this disaster. Thunder Dog is called a page-turner in the foreword with good reason. The information about blindness and guide dogs in this book is presented in a positive, even fascinating way. Part of one chapter, told from Michael's wife's point of view, emphasizes the concern and fear felt by the loved ones of those caught up in the events of 9/11.

The descriptions of what Michael experiences through hearing, touch and smell while exiting the building and leaving the area, is so vivid that it creates a realistic feeling of menace and fear for the reader. Add to this the scenes of chaos, seen through the eyes of a business associate, David Frank, and Thunder Dog becomes a book that truly lets one experience that day in history.

Apart from all the descriptions and recollections in this book, there is also a profound spirituality to it. The question of faith and trust in God is addressed in a touching manner that definitely made an impact on me.

"We have to get out of the dust or we are going to die. But even in the dust cloud, with my guide dog now blind, too, I feel God’s presence. He is with me. I am not alone. I am running with Roselle."

Thunder Dog is not without its fair share of humor. The author has a fine sense of humor which is liberally distributed throughout the book. While walking down the 1,463 steps, isolated from what is happening outside, he makes the following suggestion:

“I have an idea. On our first day back in the tower, let’s all meet on the 78th floor at 8:45 a.m. and walk down the stairs as a way to lose weight.”

For a reading experience that will have you alternating between nail-biting suspense, the occasional laugh, and definitely a few tears, I recommend this unforgettable book as an absolute must read. Join Michael and Roselle on their walk to safety and share in their fear, uncertainty, mutual trust and eventual victory. (Ellen Fritz) ...more

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Aug 03, 2011 Rachel rated it it was ok

So I was a little skeptical of this book at first. I mean, it's called Thunder Dog. But the premise sounded interesting: A blind man who works on the 78th floor of Tower One relies on his trusty guide dog to help him navigate the destruction of 9/11. That story is interwoven with stories of Michael's experiences being blind. About his parents, his education (his parents mainstreamed him when no one else was doing that), his hobbies, his work, his guide dogs, his wife, and some general informatio ...more

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Mar 07, 2012 Drew Leverton added it

Michael Hingson’s purpose in writing Thunder Dog was to share his experiences on 9/11 as he escaped one of the Twin Towers with his guide dog Roselle. Mr. Hingson, who has been blind since infancy, lets the reader know how capable he is despite his blindness. He also shares how important a guide dog is to a blind person. Michael Hingson gives the reader a view of his every day life along with the minute-by-minute details of his experiences on 9/11.

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Nov 14, 2011 yuki rated it it was amazing

A powerful tale of courage and trust. I picked this book because I thought it was a dog story and also I was traveling to the states soon. I was expecting to learn something about the country I was about to visit. 9/11 was one of the crucial event of their country as so it is to the world also. Story of smart dog was merely entering point for me to get to know the event from a different angle. However, this book is more than that. It is about how trust can thrust amid of difficulties and create ...more

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Aug 14, 2011 Renee rated it really liked it

Thunder Dog by Michael Hingson with Susy Flory is about much more than a guide dog named Roselle. The book intertwines the events of 9/11 as experienced by the author in the north tower of the World Trade Center with his life story. We hear first-hand what one man experienced with his guide dog as he made his way down seventy-eight flights of stairs to safety. We also learn of the life of a blind man growing up in a family that treated him as any seeing child - even driving a car at times.

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Sep 11, 2011 Nenette rated it it was amazing

There's more to this true story than the title suggests. The ordeal that Mike Hingson and his guide dog Roselle experienced during 9/11 is really a wonderful story about courage, trust and overcoming obstacles. But there's more to it - the 9/11 experience opened an opportunity for Mike to show the world that blindness is just an inconvenience, not a disability. Mike's blindness did not prevent him to enjoy his childhood, excel in his studies, be gainfully employed. It did not stop him to ride a ...more

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Oct 08, 2019 Suzanne rated it really liked it

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While not perfect—for instance, I found the changes in tense inconsistent and confusing at times—the story did hold my interest from start to finish. I think it also succeeded in the goal of the author (at least what I perceived to be his goal), to offer hope in troubled times and to educate those who don't understand the blind.

This was also a story from 9/11 unlike any I've read/heard over the past near decade. I truly felt the silence of that stairwell and how cut off those escaping were from ...more

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Apr 15, 2015 Taica rated it really liked it

This is a wonderful book. I learned so much about the internal experience about someone who is blind, as well about the inside experience of what happened on 9/1/1. The story moves between that day and the past of the blind many who is telling the story and is experiencing 911. The audio version is well read, and the story is well told. I recommend it.

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When the World Trade Center was attacked on 9-11, it was as though the world stood still. It was a day that captured our full attention. Michael Hingson and his Guide Dog Roselle were on the 78th floor of Tower One that day, and were able to make their way to safety and survive the attack. The duo was immediately thrust into the international spotlight, becoming well-known representatives of the s When the World Trade Center was attacked on 9-11, it was as though the world stood still. It was a day that captured our full attention. Michael Hingson and his Guide Dog Roselle were on the 78th floor of Tower One that day, and were able to make their way to safety and survive the attack. The duo was immediately thrust into the international spotlight, becoming well-known representatives of the strength of the human/animal bond and a living example of the powerful partnership that exists between a blind person and their Guide Dog. In 2002 Michael joined the Guide Dogs for the Blind team as the National Public Affairs director, to share his story throughout the world on behalf of the school. In June of 2008 Michael left Guide Dogs to form The Michael Hingson Group to continue his speaking career as well as to serve as a consultent for corporations and organizations that need assistance with Inclusive and Diversity training as well as adaptive technology training.
Michael Hingson is available for speaking engagements, public appearances, consulting and training contract positions and media interviews.
In his own words:
I lived through the 9-11 tragedy and have much to say about my experiences leading up to and escaping from the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. Since that day, I’ve traveled the world with Roselle and her successors; at first to help people heal and hope, and now, to help them find meaning and purpose. As a blind person living in today’s world I want people to see that while there are many different kinds of people, each with their own different gifts, we all can live and work together if we choose to open our minds and hearts and become a more inclusive world. There are positive lessons to be learned from every tragedy, and 9-11 is certainly no exception.
Because I am blind, I have a unique perspective. Because I believe in the power of partnering with my Guide Dog, I can speak from the heart about teamwork and trust. I’ve been a guest numerous times on Larry King Live, have been interviewed on Regis and Kelly, and have appeared on the CBS Morning Show – but I’m looking forward to my next big engagement: as the featured speaker at your event.
I promise to bring my faithful friend and guide dog, Africa – she has her own fan club! If it weren’t for our ability to work together as a team just as I Roselle and I did on 9-11, my story would be much different and I probably would not have learned the lessons I now can pass on to audiences throughout the world.
The events of September 11th changed the world, and they certainly changed my life. There’s something about almost losing your life that makes what really matters in life crystal clear. I left my successful 27-year career in high tech computer sales and management to travel the world speaking about the importance of teamwork and trust in our professional and personal lives.
I would like to bring my story to your audience at your next event or meeting and help you make it a memorable and rewarding experience. And you will have the satisfaction that any dollars you spend will not only cover my speaking fees, but will help others like myself enjoy the independence and companionship that comes from a partnership with a Guide Dog. ...more

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