Dr. Angela O'Rourke is a multiple disable, but she refuses to let blindness and seizures slow her down. She holds doctorate degrees in Education and Counseling, and has become one of the premiere blind golfers in the world. However, even as self-reliant as she may be, over time, Dr. O' began to realize that having a guide/seizure dog would afford her an even greater degree of safety and independence. In her book, A Long Walk to a Guide Dog, Dr. O' tells the story of her quest for the perfect guide dog to help her along her life journey - yet her book is also much more than that. It also gives readers an honest, open, and informative look into the ins and outs of owning a guide dog and the schooling that's required for guide dog ownership. It is also helpful in determining whether or not to get a guide dog. Whether readers are interested in a guide dog for themselves or for a loved one, Dr. O' provides them with a wealth of useful information about getting ready for dog ownership as well as tips for caring for a dog once it becomes a working member of the family. There are other books about that sort of thing, but Dr. O' doesn't stop there. Readers will also find candid, no-holds-barred diaries that Dr. O' kept while attending three lengthy in-house schools over a five-year period, offering her readers an intensely personal glimpse into the ups and downs involved as a group of blind classmates and dogs struggle to become strong, loving, capable teams. Dr. O' has created a unique look into everything that her readers will face when they begin to consider bringing a guide dog into their lives - and all in all, her readers are sure to find A Long Walk to a Guide Dog a fascinating andhelpful book.