In 2006, a traumatic car accident changed Kerry Irving’s life forever.

Suffering from severe neck and back injuries, Kerry was unemployed and housebound, struggling with depression and even thoughts of suicide. He went from cycling over 600 miles a month to becoming a prisoner in his own home.

With hope all but lost, Kerry’s wife encouraged him to go on a short walk to the local shop. In the face of unbearable pain and overwhelming panic, he persevered and along the way, met an adorable yard dog named Max. As the Spaniel peered up through the railings, Kerry found comfort and encouragement in his soulful brown eyes. This chance encounter marked a turning point in both their lives.

In Max, Kerry found comfort and motivation and in Kerry, Max found someone to care for him. This is their remarkable, inspiring story… More here.

Such a wonderful book, and one which explores the place dogs fill in many of our lives. I’m not sure I have the emotional strength left to read the follow up book, Forever Max, which covers Max’s final adventures.

A truly special dog, but let’s be honest. They all are, every single one of them, and if you see what you perceive to be a bad dog there will be a bad human behind them.

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