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Saving Private Sarbi

The True Story of Australia's Canine War Hero

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Saving Private Sarbi

By: Sandra Lee
Narrated by: Peter Byrne
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The amazing true story of Australia's canine war hero.

Lost for 13 months in the wilds of Afghanistan, this is the dramatic, heart-warming and truly amazing story of Sarbi, the Army's most famous explosives detection dog - the miracle dog of Tarin Kot. Powerful, dramatic, heartwarming, this is the true story of Sarbi, the scruffy black Labrador-cross trained by the Australian Army as an explosives detection dog for the most dangerous combat mission imaginable. Thirteen months after Australia's most famous canine warrior went missing in action following an historic battle between the elite SAS and the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2008, she was found by an American Special Forces officer patrolling a village in a region known to be a Taliban stronghold. Against all odds, Sarbi had survived her injuries, the enemy's weapons, a bitter winter, one brutal summer and the harsh unforgiving landscape on her own. She was the miracle dog of Tarin Kot. Sarbi's story, and those of the other brave Australian Army dogs in Afghanistan, will resonate with anyone who has known the unconditional love of man's best friend, and understands the rewards of unbidden loyalty, trust and devotion. It will appeal to all those who appreciate the selflessness of serving your country and the inherent dangers of putting your life on the line for others in a war zone. And it will strike a chord with anyone who has experienced the magical connection with a dog.

©2011 Sandra Lee (P)2011 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd
Military War Feel-Good Heartfelt Middle East
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Thoroughly enjoyed the entire book , a must read for anyone who loves animals , great story totally worth reading

The bond between the dog and human

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I've always disliked the idea is sending animals to war, but in this story I see love and respect that shows how well soldiers and dogs can work together.
There is a lot in this story to think about. It's one of those stories I will always remember.

Respect to man and his best mate

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a great story very interesting great survival the reading terrible attempt to imitate impersonate and copy accents really takes away from the story

Great story

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