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Craig & Fred : A Marine, a Stray Dog, and How They Rescued Each Other - Reprint by Craig Grossi (Paperback)

Craig & Fred : A Marine, a Stray Dog, and How They Rescued Each Other - Reprint by Craig Grossi (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br> <p><strong>The uplifting and unforgettable true story of a US Marine, the stray dog he met on an Afghan battlefield, and how they saved each other and now travel America together, "spreading the message of stubborn positivity."</strong></p><p>In 2010, Sergeant Craig Grossi was doing intelligence work for Marine RECON--the most elite fighters in the Corps--in a remote part of Afghanistan. While on patrol, he spotted a young dog "with a big goofy head and little legs" who didn't seem vicious or run in a pack like most strays they'd encountered. After eating a piece of beef jerky Craig offered--against military regulations--the dog began to follow him. "Looks like you made a friend," another Marine yelled. Grossi heard, "Looks like a 'Fred.'" The name stuck, and a beautiful, life-changing friendship was forged.</p><p>Fred not only stole Craig's heart; he won over the RECON fighters, who helped Craig smuggle the dog into heavily fortified Camp Leatherneck in a duffel bag--risking jail and Fred's life. With the help of a crew of DHL workers, a sympathetic vet, and a military dog handler, Fred eventually made it to Craig's family in Virginia. </p><p>Months later, when Craig returned to the U.S., it was Fred's turn to save the wounded Marine from Post-Traumatic Stress. Today, Craig and Fred are touching lives nationwide, from a swampy campground in a Louisiana State Park to the streets of Portland, Oregon, and everywhere in between. </p><p>A poignant and inspiring tale of hope, resilience, and optimism, with a timeless message at its heart--"it is not what happens to us that matters, but how we respond to it"--<em>Craig & Fred</em> is a shining example of the power of love to transform our hearts and our lives.</p> <p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br> <p><strong>The uplifting and unforgettable true story of a U.S. marine, the stray dog he met on an Afghan battlefield, and how they saved each other. . . .</strong></p><p>In 2010, Sergeant Craig Grossi was doing intelligence work for marine RECON--the most elite fighters in the Corps--in a remote part of Afghanistan. While on patrol, he spotted a young dog "with a big goofy head and little legs" who didn't run in a pack like most strays they'd encountered. They shared a piece of beef jerky, and then the dog began to follow him. "Looks like you made a friend," another marine yelled. Grossi heard, "Looks like a 'Fred.'" The name stuck. </p><p>Fred not only stole Craig's heart; he also won over the RECON fighters, who helped Craig smuggle the dog into heavily fortified Camp Leatherneck in a duffel bag--risking jail and Fred's life. With the help of a crew of DHL workers, a sympathetic vet, and a military dog handler, Fred eventually made it home to Craig's family in Virginia.</p><p>Months later, when Craig returned to the U.S., it was Fred's turn to save the wounded marine from post-traumatic stress. Today, Craig and Fred are touching lives nationwide, from a swampy campground in Louisiana to the streets of Portland, Oregon, and everywhere in between.</p><p>An inspiring tale of resilience and what Craig calls "stubborn optimism," <em>Craig & Fred</em> reminds us how love and perseverance can transform our lives.</p>

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