After Colin Campbell went on a short business trip abroad, he returned home to discover his wife of many years had moved out. No explanations. No second chances. She was gone and wasn’t coming back. Shocked and heartbroken, Colin fell into a spiral of depression and loneliness. Soon after, a friend told Colin about a dog in need of rescue–a neglected 140-pound Newfoundland Landseer, a breed renowned for its friendly nature and remarkable swimming abilities. Colin adopted the traumatized dog, brought him home and named him George. Both man and dog were heartbroken and lacking trust, but together, they learned how to share a space, how to socialize and, most of all, how to overcome their bad experiences. At the same time, Colin began to relive childhood memories of his beloved grandfather, a decorated war hero and a man who gave him hope when he needed it most. Then everything changed. Colin was offered a great new job in Los Angeles, California. He took George with him and the pair began a new life together on L.A.‘s sunny beaches. George became a fixture in his Hermosa Beach neighbourhood, attracting attention from and giving affection to everyone he met, warming hearts both young and old. And when Colin headed to the beach to rekindle his love for surfing, and George encountered the ocean and a surfboard for the first time, he did a surprising thing–he jumped right on the board! Through surfing, George and Colin began a life-altering adventure and a deep healing process. As their story took them to exciting new heights, Colin learned how to follow George’s lead, discovering that although he may have rescued George, in the end, it was George who rescued him. Free Days with George is an uplifting, inspirational story about the healing power of animals, and about leaving the past behind to embrace love, hope, and happiness.
