Top Dog: The Story of Marine Hero Lucca

Maria Goodavage

oct 2014 · Recorded Books · Narración de Neil Shah

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The New York Times bestselling author of Soldier Dogs returns with the incredible, moving story of K-9 Marine hero Lucca, and the handlers who fought alongside her through two bloody wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. In Top Dog, Maria Goodavage takes readers into the life of Lucca K458, a decorated and highly skilled military working dog. An extraordinary bond developed between Lucca and Marine Corps handler Chris Willingham, launching what became a legendary 400-mission career. A Specialized Search Dog, Lucca belongs to an elite group trained to work off-leash at long distances from her handler. She served alongside both Special Forces and regular infantry. She and Willingham became so sought-after that units scheduled missions around their availability. The book describes in gritty detail the team's adventures on and off the battlefields, including tense, lifesaving explosives finds and firefights as well as the bravery of fellow handlers and dogs they served with. Ultimately we see how the bond between Lucca and Willingham overcame the endless brutalities of war and the traumas this violence ignites. Here is a portrait of modern warfare with a heart-warming and inspiring conclusion that will touch dog lovers and the toughest military readers.

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Maria Goodavage is a journalist, author, and editor. She has worked with USA Today and the San Francisco Chronicle. She is known for writing and editing at Dogster.com, where she publishes a blog entitled, "For the Love of Dog". She is also the author of four books, focusing on the relationship that dog owners have with their pets. On April 5, 2012, her book, Soldier Dogs: The Untold Story of America¿s Canine Heroes was recorded at #15 on the Publishers Weekly Bestsellers list. On March 27, 2012, she appeared on The Daily Show, with Jon Stewart. Some of her works also include: The Dog Lover's Companion to the San Francisco Bay Area: The Inside Scoop on Where to Take Your Dog in the Bay Area & Beyond, The Dog Lover's Companion to California: The Inside Scoop on Where to Take Your Dog and Top Dog: The Story of Marine Hero Lucca which made the New York Times bestselling list in 2014.