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Saving Cinnamon: The Amazing True Story of a Missing Military Puppy and the Desperate Mission to Bring Her Home MP3 CD – Unabridged, December 21, 2009

by Christine Sullivan (Author), Laural Merlington (Narrator)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 79 ratings
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Set against the backdrop of the war in Afghanistan, Saving Cinnamon chronicles the love story of Navy Reservist Mark Feffer and a stray puppy he bonded with while stationed outside of Kandahar. When Mark is about to return stateside, he decides to adopt Cinnamon and sets up her transport back to the United States. But the unthinkable happens: Cinnamon is abandoned by the dog handler who was supposed to bring her home and disappears without a trace. Mark and his family start a desperate search for the puppy that lasts forty-four days and ends dramatically when Mark and Cinnamon are finally reunited. This is a touching memoir told by Mark's sister, who initiated the rescue efforts.
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  1. Language
    English
  2. Publisher
    Tantor Audio
  3. Publication date
    December 21, 2009
  4. Dimensions
    5.3 x 0.6 x 7.4 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    140016480X
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1400164806
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"The heartwarming story of a soldier and his dog.... Animal lovers may get their hearts broken several times over the course of the story." ---Publishers Weekly

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tantor Audio; MP3 - Unabridged CD edition (December 21, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 140016480X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1400164806
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.04 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.3 x 0.6 x 7.4 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 79 ratings

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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W. Hughes
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, Satisfying
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2011
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I just finished reading and was compelled to immediately write this review. Usually I wait a few days or so to let it all sink in. But, this story had everything I look for. It held me from beginning to end. If you love dogs and what they bring to our lives, you honor the military and live a faith based life, read this. Although none of these subjects are over the top in Christine Sullivan's true story, it was enough to be completely satisfying. I want to thank the author as well, for not getting into politics. Often I find a hidden agenda in other books in this category that push a cause or political point of view. What a shame! This had none of that. It was truly inspirational and left this reader with a positive view of human-kind. It left me loving the dog, admiring the people in the rescue and a feeling that we all can help in some small way without dedicating our entire life to the sole cause of caring for animals. It was an easy read and could be done in one sitting, although it was a fairly substantial 240 pages, but I would put it aside every couple of chapters to savor it. Also, enough photos to compliment the story. And through every trial and obstacle the author and others would encounter on this journey, they never forgot to pray for help. And when things worked out, remembered to say a pray of thanks.
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S. Severson
5.0 out of 5 stars Saving Cinnamon
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2010
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This is the true story of a puppy who showed up at a U.S. military base in Afghanistan. Several of the soldiers became very attached to it. The author's brother (Mark) was serving there and he would send pictures of the puppy home to his wife. They had lost their dog and she encouraged him to bring this puppy home to the U.S.

Mark was going to be going home soon and he was worried about what would become of the puppy. He managed to find a way to send the puppy home with a dog handler who was flying out. Mark's family was at the airport in the U.S. waiting for the plane and discovered the puppy was not on board. The dog handler wouldn't say what happened to it. They let Mark know that it wasn't on board. He tried to find out what happened but wasn't very successful.

His sister decided she would try and track the puppy through some contacts she had. She found a dog rescue person who was located in Afghanistan and through e-mails and phone calls was able to convince them to try and find out what happened. This person was able to find out that the puppy was left at the airport just a few miles from where Mark was stationed. She was also able to find out where the puppy was now and able to negotiate getting the puppy back to the military base. From there Mark was able to connect with an independent contractor who wanted to go back home. The contractor accompanied Cinnamon back to the U.S.

It was very suspensful even knowing how the story was going to end. I agree that this would make a good movie.
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Charles F. Myers
4.0 out of 5 stars Has the Makings of a Good Movie
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2009
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The plight of Cinnamon and the Herculean efforts needed to get her from Afghanistan to Maryland make a fascinating and heartwarming story. I am glad Ms. Sullivan took the time to write the book.

The book itself is somewhat on the long side. I found myself skimming through many sections, especially the many (often repetitive) emails which are reproduced verbatim. I wish the editor had tightened up the book a little more.

A good script writer could transform this book into a nice movie. I certainly hope that some smart Hollywood studio has the foresight to buy the movie rights and actually make the movie!
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Lee Ward
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a wonderful story.
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2010
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This is a wonderful tale for both dog lovers, and anyone dealing with family in the military. I began to understand how each person has a different story, and a common theme, needing to feel connected to their loved ones while living in such an alien environment. Cinnamon helped every soldier she touched, in turn they will help her get home. Although there is no justice for the handler that abandons Cinnamon, there is so much hope for the soldiers who now may be able to bring their companion animals back from the place where they served. There are sad examples of bureaucracy and ignorance, There are people who deserve to be left behind. But not this dog, and her human caregivers would not give up the efforts to bring her home. We should all listen to her story and realize that anything is possible if you try hard enough, don't give up, tell enough people, get people behind you, IT CAN BE DONE. Don't just walk away because its easier than fighting for what you know in your heart is the right thing to do. We should speak out for those who can't speak for themselves, help the less fortunate, and the creatures of this earth that we call home. Cinnamon was an innocent soul that cheered the spirits of the soldiers with a wag of her tail. She asked nothing, she was just a dog. And she deserves her forever home, a real family of her own.
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Nancy A
3.0 out of 5 stars Had Potential
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2013
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The premise of the story enticed me to buy this book. And, it is a good story however, I found the writer's style a bit immature. The part of the book that, in my opinion, flowed the most smoothly and was most interesting was when the hard-nosed base commander became attached to Cinnamon, too. More indepth connections between different persons and the dog would, to me, have made the narrative richer.

I would recommend this book to readers who enjoys dog stories with happy endings.
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L. Newcomb
5.0 out of 5 stars Saving Cinnamon
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2012
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Saving Cinnamon: The Amazing True Story of a Missing Military Puppy and the Desperate Mission to Bring Her Home  A special pup finds love in all the wrong places. . . . . it's brutal out there ~ to say nothing of the war that's happening around Cinnamon. Blessed to have a comrade leaving for the United States and oh, so willing to adopt her, Cinnamon begins a harrowing journey to her safe and secure 'forever home'. One learns some people can certainly be depended on ~ others leave a lot to be desired. Other folks, total strangers but lovers of animals go beyond the norm to help. Saving Cinnamon is a great read.
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Wanda Curlee
5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2013
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It is rare for me to stay up and read a book in one sitting but this one pulled at my heart. I am a dog lover and have two sons in the military. The book is easy to read and each page brings a new twist. There were points of laughter, many tears, and yes it was good to see our combat troops have a warm heart for a camp dog. A must read!
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J.J. Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on June 15, 2017
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Great book and service. Arrived on time. Very satisfied.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Comment une situation hors du commun peut faire naitre des attachements hors norme
Reviewed in France on February 18, 2017
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une histoire touchante et haletante a la fois, car le chien fut abandonne en plein aeroport de transit!!.tres bien ecrit, une peinture de la vie des soldats au loin, de leur rapport a l'animal qui joue un role primordial pour supporter un stress extreme.a recommander donc pour les amoureux des animaux mais pas seulement!!
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Saxon
5.0 out of 5 stars Read it!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 18, 2012
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You cant wait to turn the page to see whether there is a solution to the current problem, or there is a new one.
Well written and absorbing, and at times it has you on the edge of your seat in anticipation. Will they wont they?
A book hard to put down,
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June Ells
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Reviewed in Canada on November 17, 2014
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great
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chez
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 9, 2015
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beautiful story
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