Abby Sunshine

Nubs The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine & a Miracle

by Major Brian Dennis, Kirby Larson and Mary Nethery

This book got my attention right away. When I saw it, and got the gist of the story, I remembered that I had heard about Nubs on the news. How many books would be about a dog without ears, finding a friend in the military? I knew right away it was the same heart-warming story. I didn’t realize they were making a book about it, but what a good idea! In this case, I glanced at the pictures and knew the story would be great- especially when it is true. What a dog- what a friendship.

Synopsis:

Nubs, an Iraqi dog of war, never had a home or a person of his own. He was the leader of a pack of wild dogs living off the land and barely surviving. But Nubs’ life changed when he met Marine Major Brian Dennis. The two formed a fast friendship, made stronger by Dennis’ willingness to share his meals, offer a warm place to sleep, and give Nubs the kind of care and attention he had never received before. Nubs became part of Dennis’ human “pack” until duty required the Marines to relocate a full 70 miles away–without him. Nubs had no way of knowing that Marines were not allowed to have pets.

So began an incredible journey that would take Nubs through a freezing desert, filled with danger to find his friend and would lead Dennis on a mission that would touch the hearts of people all over the world.

Nubs and Dennis will remind readers that friendship has the power to cross deserts, continents, and even species.