Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust

True Blind Triumph: Thunder Dog tells Michael Hingson and guide dog Roselle’s story during the September 11, 2001 attack on the World Trade Center’s North Tower. The book combines an account of survival with reflections on trust, faith, grief, and the human-animal bond.

At a glance

Memoir centered on Michael Hingson, blind from birth, and his guide dog Roselle.
Recounts their experience during the September 11, 2001 attack on the World Trade Center’s North Tower.
The publisher description presents themes of trust, faith, grief, loss, and the human-animal bond.

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Pros and cons

Pros

A specific first-person survival account connects a guide-dog partnership with the events of September 11.
Customer feedback describes the story as engaging and easy to follow, with insights into blindness and guide dogs.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Thomas Nelson
Publication date	August 6, 2012
Edition	First Edition
Language	English
Print length	256 pages
ISBN-10	1400204720
ISBN-13	978-1400204724

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	2.31 pounds
Dimensions	5.5 x 0.58 x 8.32 inches

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers interested in personal accounts of September 11 and survival.
Readers drawn to stories about guide dogs, disability perspectives, faith, and human-animal bonds.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a neutral, comprehensive history of September 11 rather than a personal memoir.
Readers who prefer to avoid emotionally charged accounts involving terror, grief, and loss.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 5,939 ratings

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4 stars21%21%
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Customer feedback highlights an engaging survival story, accessible writing, and insights into blindness and guide dogs. Readers may find those perspectives valuable alongside the account of Hingson and Roselle’s September 11 experience. Feedback also describes the book as emotionally affecting, with both happy and sad moments. The overall ratings lean positive, though ratings alone do not explain individual readers’ reasons.

Positive themes

Customers describe the story as engaging and the writing as easy to follow.
Feedback highlights perspectives on blindness and information about guide dogs and their trainers.

Mixed feedback

Readers are reported to experience both happy and sad moments, so the emotional tone may not suit everyone.

Frequently asked questions

What is Thunder Dog about?

It tells the story of Michael Hingson and his guide dog Roselle during the September 11, 2001 attack on the World Trade Center’s North Tower, alongside reflections on trust and faith.

How long is this edition?

The listing gives a print length of 256 pages.

Who published the book?

The listed publisher is Thomas Nelson.

What do customers say about the book?

Customer feedback describes an engaging, readable survival story and mentions its perspective on blindness, guide dogs, and emotionally affecting moments.