{"product_id":"wonder-dogs-true-stories-of-extraordinary-assistance-dogs-9780800739379","title":"Wonder Dogs: True Stories of Extraordinary Assistance Dogs","description":"After a devastating diagnosis at the age of 39, Maureen Maurer was given a second chance at life. Giving up her successful career as a CPA, she took a leap of faith to pursue her childhood dream: teaching dogs to help people with disabilities. She founded two nonprofit organizations, Assistance Dogs of Hawaii and Assistance Dogs Northwest, and unleashed the potential dogs have to help people with special needs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eWonder Dogs\u003c\/i\u003e, Maureen shares her story of discovering God's true purpose for her life and the amazing adventure that followed. She also tells the triumphant stories of her beloved dogs and their inspiring partners as they overcome incredible challenges to live life to the fullest. These heartwarming and uplifting accounts show what's possible when we focus on abilities rather than disabilities. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDog lovers everywhere will enjoy this fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at what goes into selecting and training assistance dogs. Anyone who loves stories about second chances and overcoming challenges will find in \u003ci\u003eWonder Dogs\u003c\/i\u003e a whole pack of kindred spirits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This book is a beautiful collection of tales of some of the special dogs who have changed lives with their extraordinary abilities. More than that, it's a generous glimpse into the life of a woman who demonstrates what can happen when you agree to put your whole heart into doing what God created you to do.\"--\u003cb\u003eRobin Jones Gunn\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author of the award-winning Christy Miller series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Maureen Maurer is every bit as extraordinary as the dogs she loves and trains.\"--\u003cb\u003eMichael Gartner\u003c\/b\u003e, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, former president of NBC News\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eWonder Dogs\u003c\/i\u003e will win your heart over! This book gave me a fresh perspective on hardships and how even the most terrible circumstances can be redeemed and turned into joy. This book will give you hope again, in whatever you may be walking through right now.\"--\u003cb\u003eAlyssa Bethke\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSatisfied\u003c\/i\u003e and cohost of \u003ci\u003eThe Real Life Podcast\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Prepare to be delighted! You don't often find a book so full of hope.\"--\u003cb\u003eKristin von Kreisler\u003c\/b\u003e, animal advocate and bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eAn Unexpected Grace\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eEarnest\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eWonder Dogs\u003c\/i\u003e shows what a difference one person can make in so many lives.\"--\u003cb\u003eKim Komando\u003c\/b\u003e, national radio host and columnist, Sirius XM, Fox News, and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaureen Maurer\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder and executive director of Assistance Dogs of Hawaii and Assistance Dogs Northwest. Born and raised in Seattle, she holds a master's degree in canine studies. She and her husband, Will, have dedicated their lives to helping people with disabilities and other special needs live to the fullest with the help of their assistance dogs. Mo and Will live on Maui and on Bainbridge Island, Washington, with their two dogs, Sadie and Samson, along with a constant stream of future heroes in training.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJenna Benton\u003c\/b\u003e is a writing coach, editor, and freelance writer from Southern Oregon. She loves research, coffee, and helping people and businesses tell their stories (not necessarily in that order). You can learn more about Jenna by visiting her website at www.jennabenton.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Fleming H. Revell Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50379109237010,"sku":"9780800739379","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f47bb071-a3c6-4142-9872-606aae323cea.jpg?v=1728656285","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/wonder-dogs-true-stories-of-extraordinary-assistance-dogs-9780800739379","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}