Morris and Buddy: The Story of the First Seeing Eye Dog

It may be for children, but I loved this book. I gave it to my neice who is 9 years old. She will pass it along to her younger brother. There are great historical photos in the back. I like the writing style and absolutely love the illustrations.

We read Buddy, the First Seeing Eye Dog in class. I ordered this book to supplement the other. It added a lot of details the other book missed. I was very happy with this purchase.

heart warming true story told in a way which made it easy to understand because it was used as a reference work for an article.

The story is very informative and has some good pictures. The book arrived promptly and in excellent condition. My grand-nieces and nephew enjoyed listening to the story.

great book..

Book that would not have found if I had not met a blind friend.It introduces us to the world of blind people.The change of life which is its new status and loss of independence.It is the story of a young man fighting and get back to be part of this independence was lost.The begining of training dogs in America to assist blind,so that they can lead a more dignified life. Morris will go look for that new life and help others.

A beautifully written and illustrated book that details the struggles and victories of Morris Frank a blind pioneer and advocate for the handicapable, who imported and introduced the concept of guide dogs to America. This well researched book tells little side stories in addition to the main drama about Morris Frank that makes the reader think...but never is so presumptuous as to tell the them what to think....such at Morris's first voyage across the Atlantic to meet his mentor, and because he was blind and no one wanted to assume responsibility, he was labeled as "cargo." It makes one wonder who are the truly blind in this society. This book captivated me and had me rooting for Morris Frank and his guide dog Buddy the whole while, until his final victory where I gave them and all those concerned with this book a standing ovation. Bravo.

Long before the term "handicapped access" was invented, Morris Frank, feeling constrained by his recent blindness, set off on a precarious trip across the Atlantic to learn about guide dogs. This book tells of Frank's journey and training as he meets and learns to trust his new friend, Buddy. This well-researched nonfiction book reads like a novel, bringing Frank and Buddy to life as they overcome obstacles, eventually becoming an unstoppable team. I've been fascinated by guide dogs ever since I read James Garfield's "Follow My Leader" as a child. I know I would have enjoyed this book just as much.