Finding Gobi (Main edition): The true story of a little dog and an incredible journey

THE SUNDAY TIMES NO.2 BESTSELLER Like A Streecat Named Bob before it, Finding Gobi is a truly heart-warming story for animal lovers worldwide… In 2016, Dion Leonard, a seasoned ultramarathon runner, unexpectedly stumbled across a little stray dog while competing in a gruelling 155 mile race across the Gobi Desert. The lovable pup, who earned the name ‘Gobi’, proved that what she lacked in size, she more than made up for in heart, as she went step for step with Dion over the treacherous Tian Shan Mountains, managing to keep pace with him for nearly 80 miles. As Dion witnessed the incredible determination of this small animal, he felt something change within himself. In the past he had always focused on winning and being the best, but his goal now was simply to make sure that his new friend was safe, nourished and hydrated. Although Dion did not finish first, he felt he had won something far greater and promised to bring Gobi back to the UK for good to become a new addition to his family. This was the start of a journey neither of them would ever forget with a roller coaster ride of drama, grief, heartbreak, joy and love that changed their lives forever. Finding Gobi is the ultimate story of hope, of resilience and of friendship, proving once again, that dogs really are ‘man’s best friend.’ This biography is not just about Dion Leonard's personal growth and extreme sports adventures, but it's also a testament to the power of friendship and inspiration. The story of Finding Gobi is a Sunday Times bestselling book that will touch the hearts of pet lovers and inspire the minds of explorers. For fans of Pen Farthing (Wylie), Tom Michell (The Penguin Lessons), Susy Flory (The Unbreakable Boy), Michael Hingson (Live like a Guide Dog), and Dean Nicholson (Nala's World).