John Tovey's story is one of delinquency during a tough childhood in Bristol, followed by episodes of violence, alcoholism and a spell in prison. Redemption for him came following the greatest catastrophe of his life when he went blind at the age of 42. This memoir recounts how a self-confessed 'bad lad' came to view life from a completely new perspective thanks to his partnership with his guide dog, Dez.
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About the Author:
John Tovey is 45-years-old. After he lost his sight three years ago, John was matched with a guide dog called Dez. Since then the pair have become inseparable. John and Dez are both active fundraisers for Guide Dogs for the Blind and to date, have raised thousands of pounds for the charity. Veronica Clark has been a journalist for 25-years, writing true-life stories for the national newspapers and magazines. In the past two years Veronica has ghost written four books including A Dog Called Dez, Justice For Colette, Stolen Girl (John Blake Publishing) and a true-life memoir for Harper Collins publishers.
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- PublisherJohn Blake Publishing
- Publication date2013
- ISBN 10 1782194738
- ISBN 13 9781782194736
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages288
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