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  • Finding Gobi

  • The True Story of a Little Dog and an Incredible Journey
  • By: Dion Leonard
  • Narrated by: Brad Channer
  • Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (131 ratings)
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Finding Gobi

By: Dion Leonard
Narrated by: Brad Channer
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Summary

Like A Street Cat 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-mil e 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.'

©2017 Dion Leonard (P)2017 HarperCollins Publishers

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Great story but poor narration distracting

As a dog lover I thought I would enjoy this. However I think it has a wider appeal. Runners will enjoy and understand the drive felt by the author to push himself to the limits. People who suffered in their childhood will empathise with some of this and those who suffer from depression and anxiety will recognise many of the authors feelings.
However the narration is very poor. The story was good enough to keep me listening but I was constantly frustrated by the narrator sounding like he hadn't understood the context of the sentence or read the punctuation. There were too many pauses at inappropriate points and pronunciations that weren't quite right.
Please audible, get it done again by someone with passion for the subject and who has read ahead and understands the value of obeying where the comma or question mark is!


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Loved it!

Of course, I was aware of this story due to it's news coverage, but that in no way detracted from my enjoyment of it.

The story is nicely written, well paced, interesting and really quite gripping, given that we all know how it ends! ;-) The narration was good too.

I would happily recommend this book

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Heart warming story, well worth a listen.

A great story of how a stray dog got her forever home. Will take you through every emotion.

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A lovely story.

I'm interested in running and dogs so it's the perfect story. I couldn't stop listening.

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Can't get enough of this story

It's so heartwarming. I remember following this story at the time it all happened. So, it's really interesting to read the book and get a better understanding of all the ins and outs. And, to learn about the different attitudes towards animals in China.

I laughed out loud at many points in this book - particularly the foot search in China, when all the volunteers were calling out for Gobi. Really well-written and read.

Given all the ups and downs I can see this becoming a film.

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Motivation

This book suits people that want to challenge themselves and become better. It’s motivation and the struggles that occur in this story & how they over come them is gripping

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An absolute joy.

Astonishing. Uplifting. Perfect. Just listen and be carried along by the wonder of what is possible when you make a profound connection to humans and non-humans alike.


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Wonderful story

this was the most wonderful story, if you love dogs you will love this book. I listened to it all in one day, I couldn't stop. I hope it gets made into a film too

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a heartwarming tale

I loved the honesty of Dion, his struggles with his past and how meeting Gobi made him face up to them. well worth a listen.

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Finding Gobi

It is really good story I enjoy a lot hope make another book like it

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