Hope – How Street Dogs Taught Me the Meaning of Life - Niall Harbison

Hope – How Street Dogs Taught Me the Meaning of Life

By Niall Harbison

  • Release Date: 2023-08-31
  • Genre: Pets
Score: 5
5
From 11 Ratings

Description

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

Most people think I save dogs, but really they saved me.

Niall Harbison is a dog hero based in Thailand. He spends his days feeding, caring for and rescuing the many street dogs he comes across. With every rescue there’s a story. Like the sweet gentle McMuffin who was found with many tumours and hours from death, only to be nursed back to health. She now lives with Niall and is a popular member of the pack. Then there is King Whacker – who escaped a vicious attack and is now ruling the nest living up to his name as the king of the all good dogs. And who could resist the puppy eyes of little Rodney, the beautiful dog with big paws who is melting millions of hearts around the world.

Originally from Dublin, Niall was the owner of a successful advertising company. After selling it, he moved to Thailand where his addictions – drugs and alcohol – almost got the better of him. One day he woke up in hospital, close to death, and realised that something had to change. And that was what spurred him on to start saving and helping street dogs. His aim is to help 10,000 street dogs.

This is his story.

Reviews

‘A redemptive story’ Sunday Express

‘It’s only in writing his book that Harbison has made the connection between being there for the island’s dogs … and the deep feeling of child abandonment’ Guardian

‘Hope is a lovely book about someone who has been lucky enough to find his true purpose in life’ Daily Mail

‘…hope in the unlikeliest of places’ Daily Express

‘It’s a gentle poignant read’ Irish Independent

About the author

Niall Harbison is a street dog rescuer based in Thailand. Originally from Dublin, Niall moved to Thailand after selling his very successful marketing and PR company. He now lives in the countryside where he spends his days feeding and looking after the thousands of street dogs he comes across.

Reviews

  • Heartwarming, heartbreaking, and inspirational

    5
    By MLynR
    I loved this book! It’s not just about the fabulous work that Niall does helping all of the homeless and helpless dogs. Niall tells his own story about addiction and mental health struggles and how he managed to change his own life by helping the dogs and finding his own purpose in life. It was heartbreaking in parts and made me cry. Even though I cried a few times, it gave me hope and filled me with love and some valuable lessons. There are good people in the world doing good things. Niall is an angel in disguise, wearing shorts, flip flops, and dog hair! Thank you Niall and all of the folks that help you with your mission!
  • So honest and inspiring

    5
    By SeamusDubsLFC
    The start of this book is very raw and it's a tough read for someone who, like the author, suffers from depression and struggles with addiction. But how Niall found the strength — and found sweet Snoop — is beyond inspiring. If you follow Niall on social media, this book gives a great insight into why and how he became a doggie guardian angel who finds, rescues and loves the most vulnerable little perfect creatures who just want a friend to love and be loved by. It's a brilliant book by a remarkable man. 🐶🐾💚

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