Free Days With George: Learning Life's Little Lessons from One Very Big Dog, by Colin Campbell
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A heartwarming, true story about George, a rescue dog who helps his owner rediscover love and happiness. Marley & Me meets Tuesdays with Morrie and The Art of Racing in the Rain--get your tissues ready, animal lovers! After Colin Campbell went on a short business trip abroad, he returned home to discover his wife of many years had moved out. No explanations. No second chances. She was gone and wasn’t coming back. Shocked and heartbroken, Colin fell into a spiral of depression and loneliness. Soon after, a friend told Colin about a dog in need of rescue—a neglected 140-pound Newfoundland Landseer, a breed renowned for its friendly nature and remarkable swimming abilities. Colin adopted the traumatized dog, brought him home and named him George. Both man and dog were heartbroken and lacking trust, but together, they learned how to share a space, how to socialize, and most of all, how to overcome their bad experiences. At the same time, Colin relived childhood memories of his beloved grandfather, a decorated war hero and a man who gave him hope when he needed it most.Then everything changed. Colin was offered a great new job in Los Angeles, California. He took George with him and the pair began a new life together on the sunny beaches around L.A. George became a fixture in his Hermosa Beach neighborhood, attracting attention and giving affection to everyone he met, warming hearts both young and old. Meanwhile, Colin headed to the beach to rekindle his love for surfing, but when George encountered the ocean and a surfboard for the first time, he did a surprising thing—he jumped right on the board. Through surfing, George and Colin began a life-altering adventure and a deep healing process that brought them back to life. As their story took them to exciting new heights, Colin learned how to follow George’s lead, discovering that he may have rescued George but that in the end, it was George who rescued him. Free Days with George is an uplifting, inspirational story about the healing power of animals, and about leaving the past behind to embrace love, hope and happiness.
From the Hardcover edition. Free Days With George: Learning Life's Little Lessons from One Very Big Dog, by Colin Campbell- Amazon Sales Rank: #12602 in eBooks
- Published on: 2015-05-12
- Released on: 2015-05-12
- Format: Kindle eBook
About the Author
COLIN CAMPBELL has worked as a marketing executive in both the United States and Canada for the past twenty-four years. He has held senior roles with MacLaren McCann, MKTG and the National Hockey League Players’ Association. He has created and managed marketing and branded content programs for Nike, Mattel, Kraft and General Motors, among others. Colin’s syndicated radio show Junior Hockey Magazine has aired across Canada for the past twenty-four years. Colin and George live in downtown Toronto and escape as often as possible to the beaches of California and Nova Scotia to get their surfing fix.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful. Heart warming, quick read! By RDR Looking for a"feel good" book? This is an uplifting novel about finding the joy in life. It is about the bond between dog and man, about the true nature of dogs, about discovering what is truly important in life and cherishing it. Colin Campbell also introduces us to "Free Days". Free Days are a concept taught to him by his grandfather, a WWll hero. I won't give away the full details about this delightful idea, but after reading just the prologue, and certainly after reading the book, you will find yourself actively seeking out and cherishing your own "Free Days".The bond between an animal and it's owner can be powerfully strong. There are times when it can truly be lifesaving. Some think dogs will love anyone who feeds and shelters them. It's not always that simple. For proof, meet George.George is a rescue dog. A massive, 6 foot long, 140 pound, afraid of men, probably abused, Newfoundland rescue dog. Life has not been kind to George in his short time on Earth. Colin is a successful marketing exec. living in Toronto. Recently life has not been too kind to Colin. Colin finds George and decides to take him home. Their journey begins. What happens next is a rocky endeavor, as these two have to learn to trust - one another and others, to work (and play) together and apart, and most importantly, to find joy in the everyday once again. The voyage is what makes this book shine-the path to the rediscovery of joy for both Colin and George.George is a remarkable dog-proud, friendly, gentle, protective and intuitive. He attracts friends and admirers wherever he goes, most notably when he hits the beach. That's because when Colin is transferred to California, George, being a dog bred for ocean rescues, learns to surf! It is in the ocean, on a board that George and Colin find it all - the trust, the bond and most of all the purest joy. They also win a few trophies...This is not a long book but it packs a big punch. Fair warning - this book will make you want to run out and adopt a dog. It will make you want to adopt a BIG dog! You will never forget George-and you will never forget the concept of Free Days. These are two gifts that Colin Campbell gives the reader - free with purchase!!N.B. There are some great pix in the book but for even better and more recent shots the author has an Instagram called colintown which features George in his everyday life, including George with various feline and canine friends. There is also a Facebook page : freedayswithgeorge.Thanks to Colin Campbell and Doubleday Canada for an advanced readers copy!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. unsentimental & yet brimming with the joy & pain that is human existence- now & in ... By Kelly B I am a 17-year indie bookseller. I read constantly & critically: for myself, customers & the reading public. "Free Days with George" is in hardcover currently & without pause, I highly-recommend this memoir to anyone! (I am so passionate about this book that I am posting on the rival site ;) ) Colin Campbell's writing is crisp, unsentimental & yet brimming with the joy & pain that is human existence- now & in our past generations. Indeed, "Free Days with George" proves that it is not the destination but the journey which truly matters in a life. We must strive towards happiness and, as Campbell's war veteran grandfather taught him (& now, the reader) cherish joyful, content "free days." Campbell reveals the alchemy of joining his battered post-divorce life and, that of an abandoned Newfoundland dog. George. A broken spirit, be it a product of neglect, divorce, abandonment, or war, can be recreated and healed with joy & care. Campbell's rescue of/by George is funny, vivacious love story that is certain to impact hearts & minds. George is a star of unique capabilities; the surfing, goofy, devoted, hilarious life he leads with his 'dad' will be entrenched in your memory.Colin Campbell's "Free Days with George" is set in Toronto and, the beaches of Nova Scotia & California. Written with wisdom, humour, sorrow, and love, Colin & George eloquently remind readers to savour 'our own moments' & "free days." A gift.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. and an easy read. I loved the pictures included in the ... By KRISTEN L. JACKSON I read this book in four days, and couldn't put it down! It is a truly heart-warming story, and an easy read. I loved the pictures included in the book, and I felt as if I really got to know the characters. As a fellow large breed dog-lover, I could really relate to the human-canine connection. My only regret is that it's over, I didn't want it to end! You have to read this book!!!
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