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  • Max the Miracle Dog

  • By: Kerry Irving
  • Narrated by: Marston York
  • Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (330 ratings)

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Max the Miracle Dog

By: Kerry Irving
Narrated by: Marston York
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Summary

The Sunday Times bestseller

’Are you ready, Max? If anyone’s going to help me do this, it’s you.’

The heart-warming tale of a life-saving friendship.

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.

©2020 Kerry Irving (P)2020 HarperCollins Publishers Limited
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one of the best books IV listen to

I listened to this book on a recommendation from my wife. we already own a Springer spaniel. she said it me and my dog . but it was more than that it was a mirror image of parts of my life and how my life is. the story is brilliant and an inspiration to how you should live your life . the story is very well red and keep you wanting more . thank you kerry and max for this amazing story.

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What a great book

The book was perfect to switch off to and follow
I just want to listen more and more, nipping at lunch times to listen more

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heartwarming story

really enjoyed this real story.narrator very good and conveyed the human love shared by Kerry and his dogs

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Heartwarming

I already read this book a year or two ago but, as a fellow Spaniel lover, wanted to listen to it on Audible too.

It’s extremely well narrated and the author is living his best life after a bad road accident that left him in a lot of pain.

You can tell the author is a really nice guy, and I’m glad he recovered from his trauma. It’s a really lovely story.

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Lovely steady voice

Loved this measured account of the deep downs and final ups of this man’s life. The story is engrossing without needing to resort to the usual engineered plot twists and breathy, dramatic, grabbing narrator. Heartwarming.

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The perfect listen for the Coronavirus lockdown

I’ve been a Max fan for several years, hardly surprising considering we have three wonderful springers of our own, but I hadn’t expected Kerry and Max’s story to be so moving, heartwarming and uplifting. Highly recommended for anyone looking for the light at the end of the tunnel or who needs convincing that having a dog by your side will brighten any dark day.

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Heart Warming

Having met Kerry, Max and Paddy randomly some years back I was very much looking forward to this thier story. If you don't believe a dog/dogs can make a difference to your life, then read/listen to this and have your mind changed for the better. Thanks for sharing Kerry.

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An amazing story!

I loved this book as it really resonated with me due to my own battle with PTSD and depression, as well as my two springer spaniels who I rescued and they rescued me right back

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Max the miracle dog

I have been following Max out in the Lake District on face book for about 3 weeks now as recommended by my sister, and decided to listen to his book to find out what his story was and why so many people were following him. Boy was I in for a big surprise. What a life he has had. I will not spoil it by telling the story as I am hoping you will listen to it yourself and will be as moved as I was. I feel sad that I have come to the end of the book but know I can watch him out with his dogs everyday on Facebook. This book is a moving story of a man that over came adversity to triumph in the end and cannot recommend it enough.

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what about amazing dog 🫶

Makes Mt heart melt the compassion and understanding of animals and how in tune with us thay are. Max is a wonderful dog amd it was a pleasure to read his journey

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