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Top dog the story of marine hero Lucca

"The New York Times bestselling author of Soldier Dogs returns with the incredible 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 hi...

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Main Author: Goodavage, Maria, 1962- (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Dutton, [2014]
Subjects:
Lucca > (Dog)
Dogs > War use > Afghanistan.
Detector dogs > Afghanistan.
Human-animal relationships.
Afghan War, 2001- > Casualties.
Afghan War, 2001- > Veterans > United States > Biography.
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Summary: "The New York Times bestselling author of Soldier Dogs returns with the incredible 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 develops between Lucca and Marine Corps dog handlers Chris Willingham and Juan Rodriguez, in what would become 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, and became so sought-after that platoons frequently requested her by name. The book describes in gritty detail Lucca'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 her handlers overcame the endless brutalities of war and the traumas this violence ignites. Here is a portrait of modern warfare with a heartwarming and inspiring conclusion that will touch dog lovers and the toughest military readers."--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description: x, 306 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN: 9780525954361 (hardback)
0525954368 (hardback)
Author Notes: 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.

(Bowker Author Biography)

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