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Kika & Me
- How One Extraordinary Guide Dog Changed My World
- Narrated by: Chetan Pathak
- Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins
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Summary
Amit Patel is working as a trauma doctor when a rare condition causes him to lose his sight within thirty-six hours. Totally dependent on others and terrified of stepping outside with a white cane after he's assaulted, he hits rock bottom. He refuses to leave home on his own for three months. With the support of his wife Seema he slowly adapts to his new situation, but how could life ever be the way it was? Then his guide dog Kika comes along....
But Kika’s stubbornness almost puts her guide dog training in jeopardy – could her quirky personality be a perfect match for someone? Meanwhile Amit has reservations – can he trust a dog with his safety? Paired together in 2015, they start on a journey, learning to trust each other before taking to the streets of London and beyond. The partnership not only gives Amit a renewed lease of life but a new best friend. Then, after a video of an irate commuter rudely asking Amit to step aside on an escalator goes viral, he sets out with Kika by his side to spread a message of positivity and inclusivity, showing that nothing will hold them back.
From the challenges of travelling when blind to becoming a parent for the first time, Kika & Me is the moving, heart-warming and inspirational story of Amit’s sight-loss journey and how one guide dog changed his world.
Critic reviews
"Inspiring and compelling...rekindles one's faith in human nature" (Andrew Marr)
"An incredible story of courage, perseverance and, ultimately love." (Sun)
"The most moving book of the year." (The Lady)
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- Ronno 369
- 30-10-21
An important lesson
Enjoyed performance Narration excellent Story enlightening such a worthy cause Guide dogs are so badly needed
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- Mary Trainor
- 22-03-22
excellent book
Great read for dog lovers and non dog lovers.
very informative on how guide dogs work
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- L DUFF
- 27-01-24
Great read
Loved every bit of story,gutted
when it finished to be honest.
Get it you won’t be disappointed.
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- mollyeyre
- 08-12-20
Very informative, and beautifully done
This book is absolutely wonderful, it didn't just show the glossy side of having a guide dog, it told about the stress, sadness and determination needed for this lovely man's journey.
He was so blessed to have such a lovely, capable and supportive wife, I spent lots of emotions while reading this book, tears, laughs and horror at some of the public behaviour towards Dr Patel.
I cannot express properly how much I loved this book, suffice to say that I have just made a donation to Guide Dogs for the Blind.
I am so happy for the outcome of the Patel family's success which has been richly deserved, and well earned.
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- Nicholas
- 24-02-20
Captivating Story
Amit’s story made laugh, cry, get angry and then laugh some more. Amit is one gutsy man and Kika is a delight.
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- Zizi
- 20-04-20
A truly amazing journey
Amid Patel's book is not an easy read /listening. He takes us through the struggles of his eye surgeries, sharing his hope and how he was losing them and the process of grieving for the things he lost. However it is really heart warming how he and his family and friends and people from different organisations helped him to rebuild his life and find his happiness. I think we can all learn from the stories he shared and remember that love is the greatest strength we have got and we all have some visible or invisible disability that the others need to be aware of. I hope Kika is staying with his amazing owner and family for a very long time and they will have many more happy adventures together ❤️
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- Anonymous User
- 02-05-23
Inspirational and amazing
Thank you Amit for writing and sharing you’re journey of life so far. I had so many different emotions listening. Truly inspirational and hugely educational too. What vip people,friends and family go through and how we can all help in life, of course to Kika and all working dogs you’re truly awesome. I am a dog owner and listening too you’re story brought out feelings and different understanding of me and my own dog, out too all this is a must listen 👂 👏👏⭐️
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- minnie
- 06-03-20
Inspiring and awesome
This book is a truly wonderful story of an amazing family and a wonderful guide dog, it’s uplifting, positive and an education, everyone should read
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- Lisa Kennedy
- 10-09-21
Inspirational
Absolutely loved this. The reader was captivating and made it so easy to listen to. Wonderful story leaving me feeling inspired!
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- karen counsell
- 07-05-21
Fantastic
Absolutely fantastic read, and very thought provoke. Anything that makes me smile, giggle cry and wow all in one book is a good book to me. A proper eye opener.
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