
Denali
A Man, A Dog, and the Friendship of a Lifetime
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Ben Moon
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Ben Moon
"...a very sweet dog story" (Outside)
The story of a dog, his human, and the friendship that saved both of their lives.
When Ben Moon moved from the Midwest to Oregon, he hadn’t planned on getting a dog. But when he first met the soulful gaze of a rescue pup in a shelter, Ben instantly felt a connection, and his friendship with Denali was born. The two of them set out on the road together, on an adventure that would take them across the American West and through some of the best years of their lives. But when Ben was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at age 29, he faced a difficult battle with the disease, and Denali never once left his side until they were back out surfing and climbing crags. It was only a short time later that Denali was struck by the same disease, and Ben had the chance to return the favor.
Denali is the story of this powerful friendship that shaped Ben and Denali’s lives, showing the strength and love that we give and receive when we have our friends by our side.
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Critic reviews
"Photographer and filmmaker Moon explores his relationship with his dog and their special bond forged during life and death moments in this moving debut...Moon inspires and educates in this tearjerking memoir of his best friend." (Publisher's Weekly)
"...Moon doesn’t tiptoe around his struggles with depression and anxiety, the dissolution of his marriage not long after he adopted Denali, or the confusing, frightening experience of being diagnosed with a type of cancer that’s so rare in young men that they often don’t get tested for it." (Outside)
Bittersweet
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Thank you Ben for opening your heart, sharing your story, and for willing to be face down in the arena (a reference to my favorite Roosevelt quote) full of courage and daring greatly.
Heart opening, inspiring, and courageous!
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I am rarely moved as much as this book was able to move me.
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Heart warming
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Heartwarming and Inspiring
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Captivating
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The book is a bit slow at times, but overall I found Ben's story incredibly moving and relatable. It's a sobering reminder of the fragility of life and the resilience of the human spirit. As a dog lover/owner I also found it to be a beautiful tribute to man's best friend. The bond between a dog and his "person" is indescribable... it's something I didn't fully understand until I became a dog owner myself. Ben captures the depth of the love and loyalty between people and their dogs perfectly.
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The experience of walking through your personal journey of life, love and the connection of your pup has been a blessing, to say the least. My battle with cancer and the parallel connection I have with pup Jorgee’ girl is unspoken. This beautifully shared journey only shines a light on what’s to come with clarity as my compass. Thank you....Jenelle Kathan
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