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Kika & Me
- How One Extraordinary Guide Dog Changed My World
- Narrated by: Chetan Pathak
- Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Biographies & Memoirs, People with Disabilities
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Amit Patel is working as a trauma doctor when a rare condition causes him to lose his sight within thirty-six hours. Totally dependent on others and terrified of stepping outside with a white cane after he's assaulted, he hits rock bottom. He refuses to leave home on his own for three months. With the support of his wife Seema he slowly adapts to his new situation, but how could life ever be the way it was? Then his guide dog Kika comes along....
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- Barbara
- 19-03-20
Heartwarming
As a guide dog owner myself, though “only” partially sighted this book had me smiling, nodding in agreement and in tears. A must read for everybody
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- mollyeyre
- 08-12-20
Very informative, and beautifully done
This book is absolutely wonderful, it didn't just show the glossy side of having a guide dog, it told about the stress, sadness and determination needed for this lovely man's journey.
He was so blessed to have such a lovely, capable and supportive wife, I spent lots of emotions while reading this book, tears, laughs and horror at some of the public behaviour towards Dr Patel.
I cannot express properly how much I loved this book, suffice to say that I have just made a donation to Guide Dogs for the Blind.
I am so happy for the outcome of the Patel family's success which has been richly deserved, and well earned.
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- B. A. Harding
- 04-10-20
Brillant and really essential listening to understand what becoming blind is..
Courage to face this challenge. I heard this book on audio months ago and it has stayed with me.. I thought I understood what it ment to be blind.. but this very honest account..should be essential reading.
Highly recommended
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- Irene Anderson
- 12-03-20
excellent read
this is one of the best books ever read. I learned so much and will be recommending that others read it too.
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- minnie
- 06-03-20
Inspiring and awesome
This book is a truly wonderful story of an amazing family and a wonderful guide dog, it’s uplifting, positive and an education, everyone should read
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- Anxious!
- 02-01-22
The miracle that is guide dogs
This beautifully crafted book gives both enlightenment and joy. Losing one’s sight is tragic; to be brought safely through the dreadful experience by not only one’s family, but, in no small part, by a dog is wonderful in its full meaning. I couldn’t recommend this book more highly, and wish Kika a safe and happy retirement whenever that comes, and the Patel family as much luck and devotion with their next saviour/s. Please read this book.
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- M. McGuirk
- 24-12-21
What a Journey
I loved this heartbreaking heart mending story. They say you can never understand a person until you’ve walked in their shoes. It seems the only one to walk in Amits shoes was Kika. My heart is too full to express the joy this book brought me.
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- Ronno 369
- 30-10-21
An important lesson
Enjoyed performance Narration excellent Story enlightening such a worthy cause Guide dogs are so badly needed
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- Kindle Customer
- 07-10-21
Fabulous
I chose this book because it was about a dog !!! ... I'm so glad I did as it was a fabulous book... I was tearing up in parts, (and not because of the dog) !! A remarkable story about a remarkable man... and the dog bit was lovely too... everyone should listen (or read) this book. Great narrative by the author too .. loved it.
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- Jenny Swain
- 30-09-21
Awesome & heartfelt
Such a fantastic book !!!
Really inspiring . What a way to overcome adversity. Positive thinking and belief makes so much difference. 💜.
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