Following Atticus

Written by Tom Ryan

A man and his dog tackle winter peaks, testing limits and forging unbreakable bonds.

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276 pages· 93,230 words

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Tom Ryan, a newspaperman with fears and flaws, embarks on a daring winter quest with his loyal schnauzer, Atticus. Together, they aim to conquer New Hampshire's towering peaks twice, honoring a lost friend and raising charity funds. As they traverse treacherous terrains, their bond deepens, challenging perceptions of family and courage. Will they overcome nature's harshest trials and discover new possibilities in their extraordinary journey?

From the publisher

After a close friend died of cancer, middle-aged, overweight, acrophobic newspaperman Tom Ryan decided to pay tribute to her in a most unorthodox manner. Ryan and his friend, miniature schnauzer Atticus M. Finch, would attempt to climb all forty-eight of New Hampshire’s four-thousand-foot peaks twice in one winter while raising money for charity. It was an adventure of a lifetime, leading them across hundreds of miles and deep into an enchanting but dangerous winter wonderland. At the heart of the amazing journey was the extraordinary relationship they shared, one that blurred the line between man and dog.Following Atticus is an unforgettable true saga of adventure, friendship, and the unlikeliest of family, as one remarkable animal opens the eyes and heart of a tough-as-nails newspaperman to the world’s beauty and its possibilities.

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