Denali : A Man, a Dog, and the Friendship of a Lifetime

"....a very sweet dog story" — Outside The story of a dog, his human, and the friendship that saved both of their lives. When Ben Moon moved from the Midwest to Oregon, he hadn’t planned on getting a dog. But when he first met the soulful gaze of a rescue pup in a shelter, Ben instantly felt a connection, and his friendship with Denali was born. The two of them set out on the road together, on an adventure that would take them across the American west and through some of the best years of their lives. But when Ben was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at age 29, he faced a difficult battle with the disease, and Denali never once left his side until they were back out surfing and climbing crags. It was only a short time later that Denali was struck by the same disease, and Ben had the chance to return the favor. Denali is the story of this powerful friendship that shaped Ben and Denali’s lives, showing the strength and love that we give and receive when we have our friends by our side. The Story Behind The Short Film Denali, This Is The Story Of A Man And His Dog, And How Their Friendship Reshaped Both Of Their Lives. This Is The Story Of Two Friends, One Relying On The Other Through A Rough Divorce, Cancer At A Young Age, An Embarrassing Colostomy Bag, A Struggling Career, And Rough Break Ups. Eventually That Friend Supporting The Other Through His Own Debilitating Cancer And Death. This Is The Story Of Friendship And Love. This Is The Story Of Ben Moon And His Dog Denali. After Denali Succumbed To Cancer, Ben And A Couple Of Filmmaker Friends Made A Short Film As A Tribute To The Beast That He Admits Helped Form Him Into An Adult. They Didn't Expect Much, But The Film Struck An Intense Chord With Millions Of Viewers Capturing Powerfully The Connection People All Over The World Have With Their Dogs. Denali Tells The Story Behind The Story. From The Moment That Ben And Denali Met In An Adoption Center In Oregon, Through Their Adventures Across The West In A Van, Through Their Shared Struggles With A Debilitating Disease, Ben Moon's Memoir Shows The Many Forms That Friendship Can Take, And How It Is One Of The Most Powerful Bonds In Our Lives. "Denali is the story of the friendship between the author, Ben Moon, and his dog, Denali, as they traveled the American west, and of how Denali supported the author as he battled cancer, and how the author dealt with the cancer illness and death of his dog"-- Provided by publisher