Download or read book Rivers: Diary of a Blind Alaska Racing Sled Dog written by Mike Dillingham and published by Publication Consultants. This book was released on 2001-07-01 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A chance encounter on a chilly, rainy day started a heartwarming adventure for a blind dog and a human. This is Rivers' diary of that adventure; becoming pain free and dealing with his disappointments while learning to interact with humans. Rivers tells of a blind dog's efforts to overcome his challenges and achieve his destiny. Rivers is a tale of the bond between a dog and a man, of courage, friendship, loyalty and adventure. It is full of positive messages for both young and old. Rivers takes place in that mystical land called Alaska, where sled dog racing is the state sport, dogs are considered athletes, and mushers are their coaches.