Michael Hingson, author of the NYT bestseller Thunderdog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust at Ground Zero, returned from an impressive tour this past September in honor of the 15th anniversary of 9/11.
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Public speaker events are a perfect tool to help guide political conversations and encourage thoughtful and informed voting decisions. Here are our Top 5 Authors on Politics & Society for your upcoming Fall events.
Read More » Michael Hingson  Thunder Dog |  Jonathan Eig  The Birth of the Pill |  Naveed Jamali  How to Catch a Russian Spy |
What are some of the “teachable” moments in your book that make it work well for a Community Reads program? In one sense, the whole book is a teachable moment. I wrote Thunderdog: The True Story of a Blind Man, his Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust at Ground Zero, to teach people about blindness […]
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In times of crisis, an author who can speak to personal triumph over tragedy provides communities with a vehicle for discussion about difficult topics. Through this lens, readers inevitably discover they have much more in common than they realize. These authors inspire by tapping into our shared experiences of overcoming life’s challenges.
Read More »Michael Hingson Thunder Dog |  Regina Calcaterra  Etched in Sand |  Michael Pitre  Fives and Twenty-Fives |  Charlotte Rogan  Now and Again |
Since 9/11, author Michael Hingson has devoted his life to inspiring and motivating others.
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Michael Hingson, author of Thunder Dog, blogged advice to parents of blind children. Michael drew from his own parent’s experience, of denying doctor advice and instead treating him as any child, allowing him to make mistakes, explore and believe he can accomplish anything. It’s his confidence in himself that has allowed him to persevere through the September 11th attacks and escape the World Trade Center with his dog.
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