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Judy: A Dog in a Million

By: Damien Lewis
Narrated by: Ben Addis
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Judy, a beautiful liver and white English pointer, and the only animal POW of WWII, truly was a dog in a million. Whether she was dragging men to safety from the wreckage of a torpedoed ship, scavenging food to help feed the starving inmates of a hellish Japanese POW camp, or by her presence alone bringing inspiration and hope to men living through the 20th century's darkest days, she was cherished and adored by the British, Australian, American and other Allied servicemen who fought to survive alongside her.

Viewed largely as human by those who shared her extraordinary life, Judy's uncanny ability to sense danger, matched with her quick-thinking and impossible daring saved countless lives. She was a close companion to men who became like a family to her, sharing in both the tragedies and joys they faced. It was in recognition of the extraordinary friendship and protection she offered amidst the unforgiving and savage environment of a Japanese prison camp in Indonesia that she gained her formal status as a POW.

Judy's unique combination of courage, kindness and fun repaid that honour a thousand times over and her incredible story is one of the most heartwarming and inspiring tales you will ever read.

©2014 Damien Lewis (P)2014 WF Howes Ltd Dogs Military Military & War Pets & Animal Care World World War II War Imperial Japan Survival

Critic reviews

"The dog of war whose sixth sense saved hundreds of British lives." ( Mail on Sunday)
"One of the most famous animals of the Second World War" ( Daily Express)
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What made the experience of listening to Judy: A Dog in a Million the most enjoyable?

A captivating story, superbly narrated

Who was your favorite character and why?

Judy, of course. She always seemed to master the situation and saved the day so many times.

Have you listened to any of Ben Addis’s other performances? How does this one compare?

I haven't. The narration was great, regardless.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Definitely.

Any additional comments?

A truly entertaining book, worth a listen.

A captivating story

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This story is truly amazing and a must read for any animal lover.
I have listened to this audiobook 3 times now and I'm still amazed every listen.

must read

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Loved it great story can hardly believe this did what she did wish one of own dogs were as clever

A Story in a Million

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The book tells the amazing story of man's in humanity to man and how Judy the dog saved the lives of many.
Showing her caring, intelligence and devotion to the people she trusted.

A read in a million.

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You forget that people born in the 1920’s (not long ago) were inhumane and awful to other human beings. Those poor men and women suffered so much and for what. The railway was never used.

Amazing story that more people should know about.

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