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Judy: A Dog in a Million

From Runaway Puppy to the World's Most Heroic Dog

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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, 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 hear.

(P) 2014 WF Howes Ltd©2014 Damien Lewis Dogs Military Military & War Pets & Animal Care World World War II War Imperial Japan Survival
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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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I was gripped from the first chapter. What an emotional journey this takes you through and compels you to get to the end to find out what happens. A well deserved DM holder. The audio is brilliantly read as well.

Wow what a dog

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Loved this story. I'm amazed I've never heard of it before.
It should be part of English or history syllabii everywhere.

Remarkable story! Must read.

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The most important aspect of this book is that it provides a comprehensive overview of how the men and women suffered and the total loyalty of man’s closest friend and partner within the animal kingdom whose stories are so many times overlooked and forgotten in times of conflict, crisis, and death. With books like this, hopefully these endeavours will never be forgotten.

The fact it is a true story

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