Second Chances: A Marine, His Dog, and Finding Redemption by Craig Grossi (Engli

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The author of the heartwarming Craig and Fred tells the deeply emotional and inspiring story of the next phase of their lives together: working closely with prison inmates in Maine who raise and train puppies to become service dogs. Former US Marine Craig Grossi and his dog Fred appeared on the Today Show' and 'Rachael Ray', and in schools, bookstores, and military bases across America as they told the uplifting story of how Craig found Fred, a stray, while serving in Afghanistan--and brought him home. During their travels, Craig was invited to speak at Maine State Prison--the penitentiary that inspired Stephen King's famous "Shawshank." While there, he met a group of very special inmates, participants in a program run by the non-profit America's Vet Dogs.Craig discovered that many of the prisoners are veterans--former soldiers serving their country in an entirely different way: by transforming purebred Labrador Retrievers from floppy puppies into indispensable companions for disabled vets. These service dogs literally and figuratively open doors for men and women, offering hope and a renewed sense of freedom. Yet these disabled vets are not the only lives changed by these dogs. The inmates who train them "are given a purpose, they're given experience, and most importantly they're given a sense of self-worth," Craig explains. "The men at Maine State are given a second chance--something that I believe everyone deserves." For Craig, the visit had a profound impact. "There was something special going on inside its walls and it was calling out to me. I quickly realized that the program and its men had something to show the world."In this emotionally powerful book, he introduces these men and challenges us to look deeper, to see them as human beings deserving of a new shot at life. "We're quick to give second chances to celebrities, politicians and famous athletes when they screw up," Craig reminds us, "but when it comes to those who've been convicted for their mistakes, we too often dismiss them as forever lost." Second Chances poignantly shows that no life is irredeemable and that each of us can make a difference if given the opportunity.

FORMATCompact Disc LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Author Biography

Craig Grossi is an eight-year Marine Corps veteran and a recipient of the Purple Heart. After returning from Afghanistan, he worked for the Defense Intelligence Agency and attended Georgetown University. When not traveling with Fred, he works intensively with veteran organizations, including the USA Warriors Ice Hockey Program and the Tragedy Assistance Programs for Survivors (TAPS). He and Fred live in Washington, DC. You can Grossi is an eight-year Marine Corps veteran and a recipient of the Purple Heart. After returning from Afghanistan, he worked for the Defense Intelligence Agency and attended Georgetown University. When not traveling with Fred, he works intensively with veteran organizations, including the USA Warriors Ice Hockey Program and the Tragedy Assistance Programs for Survivors (TAPS). He and Fred live in Washington, DC. You can

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"Following Craig & Fred, which detailed former US Marine Grossi's rescue of a shaggy stray from Afghanistan, Second Chances lets him introduce the inmates--mostly veterans--who redirect their lives by training dogs in the nonprofit America's Vet Dogs program at Maine State Prison."-- "Library Journal"

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"Following Craig & Fred, which detailed former US Marine Grossi's rescue of a shaggy stray from Afghanistan, Second Chances lets him introduce the inmates--mostly veterans--who redirect their lives by training dogs in the nonprofit America's Vet Dogs program at Maine State Prison."

Details ISBN179995160X Author Craig Grossi Short Title Second Chances Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 179995160X ISBN-13 9781799951605 Format Compact Disc Subtitle A Marine, His Dog, and Finding Redemption Publication Date 2021-04-13 Publisher HarperCollins Imprint HarperCollins Playing time 535 Narrator Craig Grossi Audience General We've got this

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