When he gets the news that he's better suited to being a service dog, he's worried that he's not up to the task. An endnote from the authors tells more about the training and extraordinary abilities of service dogs, particularly their real-life best friend and black lab, Rescue As you read the story of Jessica and Rescue, you watch Jessica learn to do things while wearing her prosthetic leg and it becomes more normal and you begin to experience what it would be like to be the person learning how to do everything again. An endnote from the authors tells more about the training and extraordinary abilities of service dogs, particularly their real-life best friend and black lab, Rescue. Rescue thought he’d grow up to be a Seeing Eye dog – it’s the family business, after all. Now Jessica needs Rescue by her side to help her accomplish everyday tasks. And it turns out that Rescue can help Jessica see after all: a way forward, together, one step at a time. While Rescue, who began life as a Seeing Eye trainee, transitions to service dog training and learns to fetch objects and open doors, Jessica is adjusting to … Much-needed, gently told, not saccharine, simply the truth ...and one small miracle. When Jessica lost both legs, the dog named Rescue rescued Jessica in many ways. He was headed to meet his new partner. Jessica’s service dog, Rescue, joined their family in 2014. We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. He lives in Reading, Massachusetts. You should let Jessica know that you want more details about Rescue and Jessica: A Life Changing Friendship! And it turns out that Rescue can help Jessica see after all: a way forward, together, one step at a time. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and the authors will sign books for attendees. Rescue and Jessica is an illuminating and inspirational book that will shine a light on what it is like to live with a mobility impairment and the amazing life of a service dog as well as their impact in the lives of those with impairments. Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes live in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Jessica’s service dog, Rescue, joined their family in. Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes live in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Now Jessica needs Rescue by her side to help her accomplish everyday tasks. Jessica McClure Morales (born March 26, 1986; widely known as "Baby Jessica" in 1987) fell into a well in her aunt's backyard in Midland, Texas, on October 14, 1987, at the age of 18 months.. Over the next 56 hours, rescuers worked to successfully free her from the 8 in (20 cm) well casing, approximately 22 ft (6.7 m) below grade. Rescue & Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship is an award-winning picture book based on a real-life partnership. But it turns out that Rescue isn't meant to be a Seeing Eye dog. And it turns out that Rescue can help Jessica see after all: a way forward, together, one step at a time. Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes are a married couple who were both injured during the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013. In 2013 a bomb went off at the Boston Marathon. Meet Jessica, a girl who was at the Boston Marathon and had to have part of her left leg taken off. An endnote from the authors tells more about the training and extraordinary abilities of service dogs, particularly their real-life best friend and black lab, Rescue. And it turns out that Rescue can help Jessica see after all: a way forward, together, one step at a time. The amputation changes Jessica's life drastically. Meet Rescue, a black lab puppy who lives out on a farm where he is being trained to be help people who cannot see. Rescue thought he'd grow up to be a Seeing Eye dog -- it's the family business, after all. In Rescue and Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship, readers will follow Jessica as she adjusts to life with prosthetics, wheelchairs, and crutches. Jessica’s service dog, Rescue, joined their family in 2014. You realize how much courage it takes and how strong that person is. Rescue and Jessica: A Life Changing Friendship. By using our site you consent to our use of cookies. About Rescue and Jessica. Recommended by: Barb Langridge, abookandahug.com. A young woman who has lost her leg finds a helpful companion in Rescue, her new service dog, in this story based on author Jessica Kensky’s experience after losing both legs due to injuries received in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. Jessica’s service dog, Rescue, joined their family in 2014. You should let Scott know that you want more details about Rescue and Jessica: A Life Changing Friendship! He lives in Reading, Massachusetts. Eventually Jessica must have her other leg amputated. 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