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. Finding gobi download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Finding gobi, dion leonard and gobi events and book tour. The lovable pup, who would later earn the name gobi, went step for step with dion over the tian shan mountains and across massive sand dunes, keeping pace with him for 77 miles.
This amazing true tale will restore your faith in miracles. I personally havent read it, but i can tell you that she sinks her nose into the book almost every night and reads several pages at a time. The book was translated into french, korean, italian and spanish, to name a few languages. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Finding gobi is the miraculous tale of dion leonard, a seasoned ultramarathon runner who crosses paths with a stray dog while competing in a 155mile 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, across. Finding gobi is the ultimate story of hope, of resilience and of friendship, proving once again, that dogs really are mans best friend. Finding gobi audiobook by dion leonard, craig borlase. Gobi, a scrappy little stray dog, latches onto a man named dion and keeps pace alongside him as he runs his way across china in a long 155 mile race. What follows is a suspenseful mission to find gobi conducted by leonard and a loyal team of dog lovers.
Like a streecat named bob before it, finding gobi is a truly heart. Finding gobi was one of the hardest things ive ever done but her finding me was one of the best. The amazing true story and incredible journey of extreme ultra runner dion leonard and gobi the chinese stray desert. Id followed dion and gobi s story on social media and had been gutted. Leonard book entitled finding gobi shares the story of finding a lovable stray dog he names gobi, during his 155 mile, seven day ultramarathon in the gobi desert. Dion and gobi have appeared around the world on media appearances. Like the adult version, this book takes the reader from the gobi desert race, to dions decision to bring gobi home, to her getting lost when he went back to scotland, to the arduous process of finding her and bringing her back to the uk. Craig borlase is a bestselling british author and collaborative writer of more than 45 books. Set during the last days of the ottoman empire, the promise follows a love triangle between michael, a brilliant medical student, the beautiful and sophisticated ana, and chris. The true story of one little dogs big journey from the worlds largest community of readers. Dion leonard started to think about giving up in his quest to run across the gobi desert when he came across a. Finding gobi is a true story of courage and love between a man and his furry companion. I think it takes almost half a planet to rescue a dog.
I think that having the gobi oriented sections makes the book that much more emotional. Marathon runner dion leonard went to china to compete in the 155mile race across the gobi desert. Finding gobi is a book for all the family and is also available in young readers and picture book edition. Finding gobi, the 2017 international bestselling book new york times bestseller, sunday times bests.
I hope you all enjoy this short video of the book finding gobi dont forget to subscribe and leave a like. Watch dion and gobi as they read through gobi a little dog with a big heart the heartwarming and true story story in a beautiful childrens book style. A truly heartwarming story for animal lovers worldwide. Dion has also written a finding gobi young readers edition and childrens picture book. 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, across massive sand dunes. When ultramarathon runner dion leonard sets out to compete in a 150mile race through chinas gobi desert, he doesnt expect to find a friend for life. The true story of one little dogs big journey by dion leonard at barnes. Finding gobi, the international bestselling book new york times bestseller, sunday times bestseller, top 10 canada x 14 weeks, top 10 italy, australia and new zealand is the amazing untold true story of extreme ultra runner dion leonard and gobi the chinese stray desert dog. Prepare to fall in love with the heartwarming and true story of gobi and dion. Ultramarathon runner dion leonard on his book finding gobi. Taking care of the dog gave leonard a new perspective on life. While finding gobi outlines the struggle and fear that leonard and gobi went through, in the end it is a story of hope. Gobi became the most famous dog of the summer of 2016 when marathon runner dion leonard moved heaven and earth to find the stray dog who had joined him on his marathon journey.
The paperback version was officially launched in united states on 1 june 2017 and went onto become a new york times bestseller at number 3. She was abandoned in the brutal gobi desert, but she has a wonderful human to care for her now. Gobi coming into my life has changed both of our lives forever, its erased some of those bad childhood memories and it has been an incredible experience. Gobi, a scrappy little stray dog, latches onto a man named dion and keeps pace alongside him as he runs his way across china in a long 155mile race. Any place can be all right, hed say, as long as you accept whats wrong with it. The true story of one little dogs big journey is the incredible true story of dion leonard, a new york times bestselling author and athlete, who was befriended by a stray dog while running an ultramarathon through the gobi desert.
Finding gobi, dion leonard, new york times bestseller. The race for home is a fun, engaging board book perfect for families to enjoy together. Gobi runs away, gobi is not able to see a vet, gobi is put in the pound dion is unable to leave scotland, dion cannot hire a pet moving service, dion and his wife do not raise enough money to cover the costs. Meet the amazing gobi, the tough and terrific tiny terrier, and her owner, ultramarathon runner dion leonard.
The true story of one little dogs big journey by dion. Australian ultrarunner and author dion leonard signs copies of his book, finding gobi, for students at cathedralcarmel school in lafayette as other pet gobi the dog monday, feb. They quickly became great companions as gobi stayed by leonards side step by step to the finish line. Named for the desert in which he found her, gobi became dions closest companion for 77 miles of. In 2017, leonard published finding gobi, which soon made its way to several bestseller lists in the u. International bestseller finding gobi book out now. Against all odds, an ultramarathon runner and a stray dog form an unbreakable bond during a grueling race across chinas gobi desert. In the book, dion also gives background on his upbringing and how he. The true story of one little dogs big journey by dion leonard 852 ratings, 4. The incredible true story of dion leonard, an athlete who was befriended by a stray dog while running an ultramarathon through the gobi desert.
A little dog with a very big heart by dion leonard. Gobi is a scrappy little stray dog who befriended a man named dion and kept pace alongside him for 77 miles of the grueling 155mile ultramarathon through the gobi desert. Click download or read online button to get finding gobi book now. Leonard, a seasoned ultramarathoner, encountered a stray dog while he was racing through the gobi desert in china and mongolia. Named for the desert in which he found her, gobi became dions closest companion for 77 miles of the 155mile race across china.