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Catching Sight: How a Guide Dog Helped Me See Myself Large type / Large print Edition
Author(s): Deni Elliott (Author)
- Publisher: Beacon Press
- Publication Date: June 16 2026
- Edition: Large type / Large print
- Language: English
- Print length: 500 pages
- ISBN-10: 0807024856
- ISBN-13: 9780807024850
Book Description
“Readers will fall in love with this heartwarming story of human-animal connection and resilience.”–Shelf Awareness
One woman’s journey through progressive blindness and the extraordinary guide dog who kept her safe along the way
When ethics scholar Deni Elliott, born with limited vision, realized she could no longer navigate the world safely alone, she turned to a guide dog–a decision that reshaped her understanding of disability and independence.
Written in collaboration with master trainer Graham Buck, Catching Sight offers a behind-the-scenes look at the world of guide dog breeding and training, revealing the intelligence and decision-making skills these dogs develop from birth.
Catching Sight is for readers interested in the transformative power of human relationships with animals. As Deni confronts her changing reality, she shares the hidden world of guide dog training and introduces Alberta, a yellow Lab whose quiet brilliance changed her interaction with the world and herself.
Catching Sight offers a fresh and unforgettable perspective on disability, identity, and the power of partnership.
Editorial Reviews
Review
—Shelf Awareness
“[A] moving memoir . . . Readers should prepare to smile, feel gratitude for sight, and learn a lot.”
—Booklist
“Takes you into the incredible world of guide dogs to show why these close partnerships matter–not just for mobility but for dignity and belonging. Deni Elliott’s powerful story will stay with you long after you finish reading.”
–Marc Bekoff, author of The Emotional Lives of Animals
“An uplifting demonstration of how astonishingly intelligent guide dogs are and the life-changing bond they create.”
–Brian Hare, author of Puppy Kindergarten
“This book will open your mind and your heart.”
–Steve Weinberg, author of Taking on the Trust
“Catching Sight is filled with insights into disability and identity, human-animal bond interactions, and the services that both dogs and guide dog organizations provide for so many.”
–Susan Krieger, author of Come, Let Me Guide You
“Captivating and informative, moving and heartfelt, a must-read for anyone wanting to experience amazing connections of trust and reliance.”
–Wendy S. David, PhD, Board of Directors, Guiding Eyes for the Blind
About the Author
Graham Buck trained dogs at Guiding Eyes for the Blind for 31 years. He is the owner of Buck’s Best Dogs, a science-based dog training business that builds relationships between people and their pet dogs.
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