A friend recommended that I read "Jimmy Mender and his Miracle Dog" and it was well-worth the read. It's pretty captivating. It's about a man named Paul who meets a man named "Jimmy," and spends time together for a week, developing an instant bond. They know there's a friendship and mutual attraction but Jimmy leaves quickly before anything progresses. For 5 years, Paul never forgot Jimmy, and then receives in the mail a letter from Alaska with Jimmy's journal. The letter stated Jimmy died, and it set Paul off on a quest from California to Alaska to find closure. .. and a dog along the way.
The story will want to make you read until the end... and some of the short stories in the back were interesting, too. Great story! - Rob
ABOUT THE BOOK: Can a man you've only known for a week change your life?
Paul
Young can't forget Jimmy Mender, the Stetson-wearing cowboy and former
Marine who smells of Old Spice. Jimmy Mender can't forget that he's got a
past that could hurt anyone he loves. And when Jimmy disappears, Paul
is heartbroken.
For years, Paul wonders what
happened to Jimmy. Then, out of the blue, Paul receives a package from
Alaska. In it is a note from a stranger informing Paul that Jimmy has
died. Also enclosed is a stack of Jimmy's journals and a notice that
there are other things up in Alaska that Paul is welcome to if he wants
to go there and get them.
And so, Paul embarks
on a journey to the north. In the process, he discovers who Jimmy truly
was, and in turn, learns a great deal about himself. Along the way, a
Border Collie with a secret decides to help him out. Sometimes, falling
in love with the wrong man can bring you exactly where you need to be in
your life.
The paperback edition also includes a bonus of 15 short stories, previously only available in ebook format.
