The Dog Went Over the Mountain

The New York Times bestselling author of Rescue Road embarks on a cross-country journey to take the measure of America with a loyal friend. On the cusp of turning 65,a man and his beloved rescue dog of similar vintage take a poignantoften bemusingand keenly observed journey across America and discover a big-heartedwelcoming country filled with memorable charactersa new-found appreciation for the life they temporarily left behindand a determination to live more fully in the moment as old age looms. Inspired by John SteinbeckΓÇÖs Travels with CharleyZheutlinhits the road for a 9000-mile odyssey with Albie to experience all that American is and means today. Similar in approach and tone to Bill BrysonΓÇÖs best-selling travel classicswith with an endearing canine sidekickThe Dog Went Over the Mountain will delight dog loversbaby boomers and anyone who seeks to experience life on the open road with a four-legged companion.