Peter Zheutlin is a freelance journalist and author whose work has appeared in the Boston Globe and the Christian Science Monitor. He has contributed to the New York Times, the LA Times, AARP Magazine, and numerous other publications. He lives in Needham, Massachusetts, with his wife, author Judith Gelman, and their rescue dog, Albie.
"Peter Zheutlin has written a lovely, moving, important book about
a subject that is both heartbreaking and joyful. Greg Mahle, the
central figure of this story, is now a hero of mine. Dogs are not
just property. They are one way God tests our compassion." - Dean
Koontz
"An unabashedly sentimental and affecting portrait of a modern-day
animal-loving hero." - Kirkus Reviews
"Peter Zheulin takes us on a dog lover's ultimate road trip. Rescue
Road is a canine caravan with heart and soul, sharing with the
reader the bittersweet reality of dog rescue today. Even the most
intrepid of dog rescuers will find a new hero in Greg Mahle who is,
without a doubt, dog's best friend." - Teresa Rhyne, author of the
#1 NYT bestseller The Dog Lived (And So Will I)
"Journalist Peter Zheutlin, who joined him for hundreds of miles,
tells this inspiring story about the unique bond between dogs and
humans and how going the extra mile can changes our loyal
companions' lives." - ForeWord Reviews
"Heartwarming doesn't suffice to describe it: this tale of stray,
unwanted, and abandoned dogs, and the people who devote their lives
to saving them, restores faith in humanity." - Alexandra Horowitz,
author of Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know
"A tender, inspiring homage to the people and one giant of a man
in particular who save dogs in need and deliver them to their
forever homes. These heroes bring hope when there seems to be none,
and Peter Zheutlin beautifully captures their great devotion and
generosity. " - Matthew Gilbert, author of Off the Leash: A
Year at the Dog Park
"This is a spot-on portrait of the rescue community. Readers who
are involved in this work will recognize the characters and
emotions as their own. Those who are curious about the realities of
animal rescue have an excellent resource in Zheutlin's book." -
Library Journal
" Learn how [Greg} Mahle has embraced the unique bond between dogs
and humans and brought immeasurable joy to everyone he encounters."
- Parade.com
"Inspiring and riveting new book...a must-read for anyone who wants
to learn about some of the heroes on the front lines of animal
rescue-what inspires them and how, miraculously, they pull it all
together." - The Bark
"This is a must read for all dog lovers! " - Teena in Toronto
"Now so many of those unsung heroes and angels out there have a
moment in the spotlight, thanks to Zheutlin's book. And anyone who
thinks rescuing dogs means playing with puppies all day long will
be humbled by the physicality and emotional strain rescuers endure.
" - The Dodo
"At turns both agonizing and uplifting, Rescue Road is eye opening
and hopeful. It's highly recommended for any and all dog lovers." -
Shelf Awareness for Readers
"The book was sometimes heartwarming and at other times
heartbreaking. I cried tears of joy and tears of sadness
throughout. People who care for the dogs on the road to their new
homes are saving the dogs' lives, giving their time freely and
going out of their way to help dogs find "forever" homes. " - Books
In Northport
"This story about rescue gets into the nitty gritty of saving
animals. Including the heart break and the success." - Reading,
Writing and So Much More
"A heart-rending tale... " - The Columbus Dispatch
"Rescue Road is a triumphant look at what can happen when good
people make good deeds a priority." - Best Friends Magazine
"If the book were a movie, the dog-petting Mahle would be the
hero." - Boston Globe
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