{"product_id":"9780062693402","title":"Craig \u0026 Fred","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe uplifting and unforgettable true story of a US Marine, the stray dog he met on an Afghan battlefield, and how they saved each other and now travel America together, \"spreading the message of stubborn positivity.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2010, Sergeant Craig Grossi was doing intelligence work for Marine RECON—the most elite fighters in the Corps—in a remote part of Afghanistan. While on patrol, he spotted a young dog \"with a big goofy head and little legs\" who didn’t seem vicious or run in a pack like most strays they’d encountered. After eating a piece of beef jerky Craig offered—against military regulations—the dog began to follow him. \"Looks like you made a friend,\" another Marine yelled. Grossi heard, \"Looks like a 'Fred.'\" The name stuck, and a beautiful, life-changing friendship was forged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFred not only stole Craig’s heart; he won over the RECON fighters, who helped Craig smuggle the dog into heavily fortified Camp Leatherneck in a duffel bag—risking jail and Fred’s life. With the help of a crew of DHL workers, a sympathetic vet, and a military dog handler, Fred eventually made it to Craig’s family in Virginia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMonths later, when Craig returned to the U.S., it was Fred’s turn to save the wounded Marine from Post-Traumatic Stress. Today, Craig and Fred are touching lives nationwide, from a swampy campground in a Louisiana State Park to the streets of Portland, Oregon, and everywhere in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA poignant and inspiring tale of hope, resilience, and optimism, with a timeless message at its heart—\"it is not what happens to us that matters, but how we respond to it\"—Craig \u0026amp; Fred is a shining example of the power of love to transform our hearts and our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a story about the promises we make—to our country, to our friends, and to a stray dog who needed a second chance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Marine and His Dog:\u003c\/b\u003e In the middle of a remote Afghan battlefield, Sergeant Craig Grossi meets Fred, a goofy stray who changes everything.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn Unlikely Rescue:\u003c\/b\u003e Follow the gripping, high-stakes mission to smuggle Fred out of a combat zone, with help from fellow Marines and a crew of DHL workers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Journey Home:\u003c\/b\u003e Back in the U.S., it’s Fred’s turn to rescue Craig, providing the loyalty and unconditional love needed to navigate the invisible wounds of war.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStubborn Positivity:\u003c\/b\u003e Join Craig and Fred on their cross-country road trip as they travel America, sharing their powerful message of hope, resilience, and optimism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Craig Grossi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46908411510933,"sku":"9780062693402","price":9.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780062693402.png?v=1777422894","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780062693402","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}