A Dog Named Speed: A Story of Unconditional Love and Faith by Larry Fitzgerald Book Review & Giveaway
About the Book
Book: A Dog Named Speed
Author: Larry Fitzgerald
Genre: Fiction
Release date: December 4, 2023
Join Speed, the most adventurous pup ever, in “A Dog Named Speed” by Larry Fitzgerald! Speed had a rocky start in life, living in a cave beneath the Blue Mountains of Oregon, battling freezing winters, sneaky coyotes, and even a junkyard keeper with a trigger-happy finger. But Speed’s luck takes a turn when he’s rescued from a watery disaster and adopted by Babe, a young newspaper boy.
As Speed and Babe grow up together, they embark on thrilling adventures in the wilds of Oregon, discovering secret fishing spots and having daring encounters. Speed becomes Babe’s trusty sidekick, and together, they form an unbreakable team.
But it’s not just about Speed and Babe; this story is packed with excitement and surprises! Speed meets Kate, a lively Australian shepherd, and their connection adds even more adventure to the mix. Plus, there’s a deeper message about faith and friendship that will make you think.
If you’re ready for action, friendship, and a heartwarming tale, “A Dog Named Speed” is the book for you. Get ready to cheer for Speed and Babe as they navigate life’s ups and downs and discover the true meaning of loyalty and love. This is a book that will keep you on the edge of your seat and warm your heart at the same time!
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Speed is a heartwarming story that will melt
your heart and stay with you for a long time. You will never look at a stray dog
without imagining more.
The story is based on the author’s dog Speed
growing up in a small mountain town in Oregon. It is told from a dog’s point of
view in heaven who is waiting for his beloved person.
One topic that readers may disagree with is
whether or not an animal goes to heaven. The authors believe that dogs go to
heaven when they die.
Speed had a rough start in life. He
was taken away from his mom and sibling, abandoned, and abused. Speed wanted
nothing to do with humans and would proclaim that he hated people. He saw his
protector and best friend, Big get killed by a human. Big taught him a lot.
They searched for food, kept each other warm, and protected each
other. Big loved Speed enough to give his life for him.
One day Speed found himself in a life-altering
situation. For the first time, he saw the compassionate side of humans. That
event made him curious about people. Speed started to follow the newspaper boy.
The boy was always kind to him and tried to earn his trust. Speed just kept his
distance. Speed followed him on his morning delivery route to his home daily. One
day the temperatures outside were the most severe that Speed had ever
encountered and he knew he was in trouble if he didn’t ask for help. He decided
to go to the newspaper boys' house and ask for help. From that point, Speed
adopted a young newspaper boy and found the true meaning of love.
Disclosure: I received
this complimentary product through Celebrate Lit Bloggers in exchange for my honest
thoughts.
About the Author
Larry Fitzgerald, a retired businessman turned youth soccer coach, infuses his writing, managing, and coaching with an unwavering commitment to Christ’s Commission (Matthew 28:19-20). Concerned for today’s youth growing up without spiritual guidance, Larry took to writing. Larry’s impactful short fiction is showcased in anthologies like “Stories from the Attic” (2022) and “Fortunes” (2023) by AA Inc. Publishing. His stories transcend pages, offering beacons of spiritual enlightenment for a generation navigating a world where God’s presence is often obscured.
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Writing the story about Speed and the newspaper boy should have been a slam dunk. All I had to do was remember the years between my ninth and eighteenth birthdays—not all of it, of course, just the time my dog Speed and I spent together, which was, basically, all of it. Getting the story into my computer was easy. The hard part was getting it out of my computer and into the format(s) required for publishing and marketing. That was and continues to be a challenging learning experience. Someday, I may write a book about that.
The great thing about my book, A Dog Named Speed, is that it’s a true story except for the parts where Speed is not with me, alone, or with other animals. Those were imagined but very plausible. The story is told from the dog’s point of view, from heaven, as he awaits his master to join him.
Speed was a stray dog who started following me as I delivered newspapers in a small town in Eastern Oregon. He would not come near me despite my enthusiastic efforts to win his favor. He was afraid of all humans, which I assume came from having been mistreated as a young dog. Our coming together happened only when Speed was desperate and had no choice but to reach out to me.
After that, Speed and I were rarely apart. We shared many exciting times centered on fishing adventures, camping trips, and ball games. Speed and I slept together every night. He followed me to school each day and waited faithfully for me to get home so he could join in whatever was in store for the evening.
The most important thing I observed about Speed was how he treated his master. I knew Speed loved me unconditionally. As the story affirms, there was nothing he wouldn’t do to come to my aid. As this became clear, I began to think about how I treat my Master, Jesus Christ. Was I faithful? Was my every thought about Him? Were my first thoughts when I woke up every morning about Jesus? I am certain Speed’s were of me.
My book was written for young people, but it has found a broader audience as well. Any reader who has ever owned a dog can relate to this story. I am blessed to have owned A Dog Named Speed.
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Except for the bit about dogs going to heaven, this sounds like a delightful story!
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