Finding Gobi (Main edition): The True Story of a Little Dog and an Incredible Journey

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Dion Leonard

Finding Gobi (Main edition)

The True Story of a Little Dog and an Incredible Journey

Dion Leonard

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HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
22 January 2018

True stories of heroism, endurance & survival; Dogs as pets

THE SUNDAY TIMES NO.2 BESTSELLER

Like A Streecat Named Bob before it, Finding Gobi is a truly heart-warming story for animal lovers worldwide…

In 2016, Dion Leonard, a seasoned ultramarathon runner, unexpectedly stumbled across a little stray dog while competing in a gruelling 155 mile race across the Gobi Desert. The lovable pup, who earned 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 treacherous Tian Shan Mountains, managing to keep pace with him for nearly 80 miles.

As Dion witnessed the incredible determination of this small animal, he felt something change within himself. In the past he had always focused on winning and being the best, but his goal now was simply to make sure that his new friend was safe, nourished and hydrated. Although Dion did not finish first, he felt he had won something far greater and promised to bring Gobi back to the UK for good to become a new addition to his family. This was the start of a journey neither of them would ever forget with a roller coaster ride of drama, grief, heartbreak, joy and love that changed their lives forever.

Finding Gobi is the ultimate story of hope, of resilience and of friendship, proving once again, that dogs really are ‘man’s best friend.’

By: Dion Leonard
Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Main ed
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 220g
ISBN: 9780008227968
ISBN 10: 0008227969
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 22 January 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dion Leonard is an Australian/British runner who currently lives in Edinburgh, Scotland. Dion started running in 2013 and has already achieved numerous top 10 finishes in ultra races around the world in the most extreme conditions. Dion has appeared on live television; CNN, Good Morning Britain, CBS, ABC America, ESPN, CCTV, BBC Breakfast and BBC World; Live radio interviews with BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Outlook, Talk Sport UK, NPR America, ABC Radio Australia, Eric Zane Show and many others; Dion has also been interviewed by China Daily, The Times, Washington Post, UK Independent, USA Today, Canadian Post, to name a few.