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"SAVING CINNAMON"
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Meet Cinnamon – a very lucky stray puppy who traveled half way around the globe from Kandahar to Maryland to be reunited with a U.S. soldier
When Navy Reservist Mark Feffer is deployed to Afghanistan, his family is devastated and worries for his safety. Temporary relief comes as they take an active part in his daily routine through e-mails, phone calls, and a Webcam, which allows Mark to introduce them to the base mascot, a scrawny, motherless puppy the servicemen call Cinnamon. Cinnamon is irresistible, provides endless entertainment for the troops and is completely oblivious to the war going on around her and the dangers that it brings.
Unwittingly, Mark falls in love with Cinnamon, and so does his wife, Alice, who urges him to bring Cinnamon home at the end of his tour. As Mark's bond with Cinnamon strengthens, he investigates the possibility of adopting her, and finally makes plans to have her transported to his home in the U.S. Mark arranges for Cinnamon's vaccinations, her health and travel papers, and her transportation to the U.S. with an experienced dog handler.
Back in Maryland, the excitement is mounting – Cinnamon is on her way home. She is due to arrive Stateside shortly, but when Cinnamon's flight lands at O'Hare International airport she's nowhere to be found. The dog was left seven thousand miles away at a foreign airport. With almost no information of Cinnamon's whereabouts, Mark and Alice lose hope of ever seeing their new puppy again, let alone finding out if she is injured, alone or even still alive.
Saving Cinnamon is an inspiring and true adventure story of love, loss, hope, and triumph, of an international band of heroes who collaborate for a common cause, and of lives transformed by extraordinary events and the powerful bond of love for animals.
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When Navy Reservist Mark Feffer is deployed to Afghanistan, his family is devastated and worries for his safety. Temporary relief comes as they take an active part in his daily routine through e-mails, phone calls, and a Webcam, which allows Mark to introduce them to the base mascot, a scrawny, motherless puppy the servicemen call Cinnamon. Cinnamon is irresistible, provides endless entertainment for the troops and is completely oblivious to the war going on around her and the dangers that it brings.
Back in Maryland, the excitement is mounting – Cinnamon is on her way home. She is due to arrive Stateside shortly, but when Cinnamon's flight lands at O'Hare International airport she's nowhere to be found. The dog was left seven thousand miles away at a foreign airport. With almost no information of Cinnamon's whereabouts, Mark and Alice lose hope of ever seeing their new puppy again, let alone finding out if she is injured, alone or even still alive.
Enter Christine Sullivan, Mark’s sister, a devoted dog lover who has a heart for rescuing animals following her time spent in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Christine won’t accept the horrifying news of Cinnamon’s disappearance and starts an international rescue mission that spans seven thousand miles and lasts an incredible 44 days -- until obstinance and determination converge to change Cinnamon's fate forever.
Saving Cinnamon is an inspiring and true adventure story of love, loss, hope, and triumph, of an international band of heroes who collaborate for a common cause, and of lives transformed by extraordinary events and the powerful bond of love for animals. Follow us on Facebook
What Happened to Cinnamon?
Purchase your copy of Saving Cinnamon: The Amazing True Story of a Missing Military Puppy and the Desperate Mission to Bring Her Home to find out.As the story unfolds, you'll relive the amazing true story of a nearly impossible international search and rescue of Cinnamon, from her lonely start when her mother disappeared, to her endearing puppy antics entertaining the troops, to the extraordinary events that strung together and changed her life and the lives of all those who cared for her forever.
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Praise for SAVING CINNAMON
At the heart of Cinnamon's story is the fact that love is the most powerful energy on the planet. SAVING CINNAMON is a wonderful tale of compassion and perseverance. This book reminds us of how many good people there are throughout the world and proves that animal’s lives bring meaning to our own and make life worth living. I hope more people will be inspired to save a stray or a shelter dog after reading this book.
Cinnamon was a great pet for us. She was comforting to me because she would remind me of my girls back home and to know that Cinnamon has taught them that sometimes we have to sacrifice a little of our happiness to help others.
Cinnamon's story highlights the passions and determination of the many people who work to help animals find their way to the lives they deserve. Chris Sullivan's book carries the hope that through these individual acts of kindness, we may all know a more compassionate world.
Christine Sullivan’s extraordinary account of Cinnamon's journey magically captures the emotion of one soldier’s love and his devotion in finding his abandoned dog. Cinnamon's story is proof that in spite of seemingly insurmountable obstacles, the power of unwavering faith and perseverance can ultimately lead to a happy and heart warming ending. This is puppy love at its finest!
I just read the last page and I am over joyed with the story. I have this incredible urge to get on a plane and go meet Cinnamon. I will make sure that happens in the near future.
~Randy Grim
Founder of Stray Rescue; author of Miracle Dog and Don’t Dump the Dog
SAVING CINNAMON is an amazing story that will warm
your heart and keep you turning the pages. Christine Sullivan's story is a
testament to the power of believing in what you want despite all that seems
stacked against you. Beautifully written and suspenseful till the very end. A
recommended read for all.Founder of Stray Rescue; author of Miracle Dog and Don’t Dump the Dog
~Jack Canfield
Co-Author, Chicken Soup for the Soul Series
SAVING CINNAMON is a harrowing yet endearing adventure that you'll read in one sitting. Co-Author, Chicken Soup for the Soul Series
~ Melinda Roth, co-author of From Baghdad With Love
Cinnamon was a great pet for us. She was comforting to me because she would remind me of my girls back home and to know that Cinnamon has taught them that sometimes we have to sacrifice a little of our happiness to help others.
~ Major David Schlosser
US Air Force
(previously stationed on the Base where Cinnamon lived after she was found)
US Air Force
(previously stationed on the Base where Cinnamon lived after she was found)
Christine
Sullivan tells a gripping and tear jerking story about one military family's
efforts in locating Cinnamon thousands of miles away. She takes you through the
emotional roller coaster that Mark and his wife, Alice, ride as they search far
and wide for an animal they've come to love and who embodies the spirit of a
previous family pet who died quickly and unexpectedly. SAVING CINNAMON
is an expertly written tale of love, inspiration, dedication, and perseverance.
Cinnamon's story highlights the passions and determination of the many people who work to help animals find their way to the lives they deserve. Chris Sullivan's book carries the hope that through these individual acts of kindness, we may all know a more compassionate world.
~Carol J.
Scafuro
President, Animal Media Foundation
President, Animal Media Foundation
Cinnamon's story tugged at my heart from the beginning. Christine Sullivan, Mark Feffer and all the others who cared for and helped rescue Cinnamon give hope to animals awaiting someone to change their lives. This story shows how anyone can make a difference with the desire and willpower to do it. Readers will love this heartwarming journey.
~Charlene Ruttle
Animal Services/Community Peace Officer
Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Animal Services/Community Peace Officer
Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Christine Sullivan’s extraordinary account of Cinnamon's journey magically captures the emotion of one soldier’s love and his devotion in finding his abandoned dog. Cinnamon's story is proof that in spite of seemingly insurmountable obstacles, the power of unwavering faith and perseverance can ultimately lead to a happy and heart warming ending. This is puppy love at its finest!
~Alissa Silva, Purrr-veyor
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Trends for Friends
I just read the last page and I am over joyed with the story. I have this incredible urge to get on a plane and go meet Cinnamon. I will make sure that happens in the near future.
~Terri Crisp
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