{"product_id":"b06vv8ppv7","title":"Craig \u0026 Fred: A Marine, A Stray Dog, and How They Rescued Each Other","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe uplifting and unforgettable true story of a US Marine, the stray dog he met on an Afghan battlefield, and how they saved each other and now travel America together, spreading the message of stubborn positivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2010, Sergeant Craig Grossi was doing intelligence work for Marine RECON—the most elite fighters in the Corps—in a remote part of Afghanistan. While on patrol, he spotted a young dog with a big goofy head and little legs who didn’t seem vicious or run in a pack like most strays they’d encountered. After eating a piece of beef jerky Craig offered—against military regulations—the dog began to follow him. Looks like you made a friend, another Marine yelled. Grossi heard, Looks like a 'Fred.' The name stuck, and a beautiful, life-changing friendship was forged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFred not only stole Craig’s heart; he won over the RECON fighters, who helped Craig smuggle the dog into heavily fortified Camp Leatherneck in a duffel bag—risking jail and Fred’s life. With the help of a crew of DHL workers, a sympathetic vet, and a military dog handler, Fred eventually made it to Craig’s family in Virginia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMonths later, when Craig returned to the U.S., it was Fred’s turn to save the wounded Marine from Post-Traumatic Stress. Today, Craig and Fred are touching lives nationwide, from a swampy campground in a Louisiana State Park to the streets of Portland, Oregon, and everywhere in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA poignant and inspiring tale of hope, resilience, and optimism, with a timeless message at its heart—it is not what happens to us that matters, but how we respond to it— Craig \u0026amp; Fred  is a shining example of the power of love to transform our hearts and our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANT","offers":[{"title":"Ebook","offer_id":52841616310488,"sku":"YSL73768","price":6.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/3356\/2072\/files\/81acD9pLrJL._SY1500.jpg?v=1793337118","url":"https:\/\/www.bookmebay.com\/products\/b06vv8ppv7","provider":"BookMebay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}