Will's Red Coat

The Story of One Old Dog Who Chose to Live Again

By: Tom Ryan

Narrated by: Tom Ryan

Length: 8 hrs and 23 mins

Publisher's summary

A true story of acceptance, perseverance, and the possibility of love and redemption as evocative, charming, and powerful as the New York Times best seller Following Atticus.

Drawn by an online post, Tom Ryan adopted Will, a frightened, deaf, and mostly blind elderly dog, and brought him home to live with him and Atticus. The only owners Will ever knew had grown too fragile to take care of themselves or of him. Ultimately Will was left at a kill shelter in New Jersey.

Tom hoped to give Will a place to die with dignity amid the rustic beauty of the White Mountains of his New Hampshire home. But when Will bites him numerous times and acts out in violent displays, Tom realizes he is in for a challenge.

With endless patience and the kind of continued empathy Tom has nurtured in his relationship with Atticus, Will eventually begins to thrive. Soon the angry, hurt, depressed, and near-death oldster has transformed into a happy, gamboling companion with a puppy-like zest for discovery. Will perseveres for two and a half years, inspiring hundreds of thousands of Tom and Atticus' fans with his courage, resilience, and unforgettable heart.

A story of a dog and an indelible bond that is beautiful, heartbreaking, uplifting, and unforgettable, Will's Red Coat honors the promise held in every living creature, at any stage of life.

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©2017 Thomas F. Ryan (P)2017 HarperCollins Publishers

Bittersweet. Much more sweet than bitter.

Awe inspiring love of Will, Atticus and all nature and freedom to be. Great narration.

Moving

Very moving thoughtfulReader was great made me cry. Makes you think of the future Thank you

One of the best

This book had my heart within the first few minutes. Tom Ryan’s descriptive and insightful writing takes the reader on a beautiful walk through the highs and lows of loving a senior dog. But it’s so much more than a story about a dog. It’s a story about life, growth, peace, grace, and love. His writing is gripping and at times so emotional that I burst into tears.

As another reviewer mentioned, it is best to read his previous book, Following Atticus, to fully enjoy this sequel. Both books are beautifully written and engaging.

Beautiful Story/Lovingly Told

A great companion to Following Atticus as well as a stand alone story. I laughed, cried and reflected on my own life as Mr. Ryan examined his own. Ryan writes lovingly about the dogs in his life but his ruminations on life itself grab me every time too. Well done I say!

Tom Ryan is an absolute joy.

Aside from the inspiring story, I learned so much about the White Mountains of New Hampshire and the authors who wrote about that landscape in the past.

heartwarming story about love and patience

great story about the relationship between a man and his dogs and rescuing a forgotten soul. His connection to Nature is refreshing. And because it is his story he is the perfect narrator. I really enjoyed this book and his first book following Atticus

Simply Beautiful

I absolutely loved this thought provoking, eloquent book. It is so very good on so many levels. I recommend it enthusiastically and with a loving wish that this true and heartfelt story will touch your spirit as deeply as it has mine.
Thank you, Tom Ryan. You are a wise and kind soul. You, sir, are a Sage in my book.

Old age is not a disease! 🥰

Please whatever you do, do not miss this book “Will’s Red Coat”, read by the author! It will warm your heart in a way no other book ever can. It is magical, uplifting, heartbreaking & inspirational all at the same time! As I’ve turned 70 this year I’m encouraged by Will to keep going, expect magic - even love! Old age, dear ones, is most definitely not a disease! I wish there were 10 stars for this book! Don’t miss it! ❤️

absolutely heartwarming

Tom has a way with words that make it nearly impossible to stop listening. Will's Red Coat is a must read for anyone at a crossroads in life and is looking for a new beginning. It is never too late in life to begin a new chapter.
The bond that Tom, Atticus and Will have will make you realize that it is the simple things in life that make us the happiest. Be gentle with yourself and with others.
Thank you Tom for narrating, your voice is intoxicating and made this book all the more special. Onward, by all means, and walk in beauty.

Loved reading this, but loved listening even more

One of my most favorite books of all time! I read the book first and loved it. I got to "know" Tom even more from following him on Facebook, so I decided to listen to the book as well, mostly while walking through a forest on my daily walks with my dog. It felt like I was right their with Tom, Will and Atticus. It was so wonderful to hear Tom's voice and reads this so wonderfully! You won't be disappointed.