About this item
Hogans Hope is the heartwarming story of a deaf dog who escaped death during the time when the prevalent belief was that deaf dogs needed to be destroyed. It is the tale of a legendary deaf canine champion who endured severe abuse and prevailed as he turned upside down the myths of deaf dogs being dumb, difficult to train, and harmful. Hogan learned American Sign Language, engaged in normal puppy activities, and provided the hope of lifenot deathfor deaf dogs worldwide. Through perseverance and enduring hope, Hogans courage provided inspiration to anyonehuman or petthat success and genuine love are truly possible. This heroic deaf dog continues to reveal that by choosing hope, anyones dreams can come true, and the world can be filled with steadfast faith, pure joy, and unconditional love.
About the Author
Connie Bombaci, a retired educator, now author, is an optimist and compassionate person whose faith guides her to believe in the extreme goodness and immeasurable importance of all God's creations, both human and pet. Her resolute love for animals began in childhood, rescuing both domestic and wild orphaned or abandoned creatures. Her involvement with animals also developed from her desire to be kind. She has enjoyed many pets, especially ones that have needed help, rescuing domestic and wild orphaned, injured, or abandoned animals. Her desire for others to believe in the value of themselves led her to become an educator where she worked fervently to increase young people's confidence and belief in themselves no matter what challenges or differences they faced. She offered hope where frustration and failure seemed inevitable. While a teacher and assistant principal in a public school district in Connecticut, she enjoyed working with students and staff, finding it especially fulfilling to help anyone who needed special encouragement. Hogan's is a story of success despite the odds. In her book, Connie shares his story and the inspirational message that with the promise of eternal hope, anything is possible. As an additional note, Hogan's Hope was first published in the award-winning secular edition, Hogan's Hope: A Deaf Hero's Inspirational Quest for Love and Acceptance. However, Connie was compelled to revisit her manuscript and include the supporting Bible Scripture that she had originally included. Selected verses were removed on the advice of the publisher and editor. The Christian edition, Hogan's Hope: A Deaf Dog, A Christian's Faith, A Courageous Journey, is available to readers and has received international award recognition as well. Due to overwhelming readers' requests, the children's edition, Hogan's ope: Finding a Forever Hope of Love and Acceptance, was launched in September 2019. This Readers' Favorite Five-Star book is written by Connie and illustrated by her daughter, Heather Ferrer. It is available in both secular and Christian editions.Hogan's Hope: A Deaf Hero's Inspirational Quest for Love and Acceptance2018 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal, Animals/Pets 2018 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Silver Medal, Animals/Pets2018 Dan Poynter Legacy Award, all Non-Fiction ebook2018 Global eBook Awards Gold: Best Book Trailer2018 Global eBook Awards Gold: Non-Fiction Animals/Pets2018 Next Generation Indie Book Winner: Animals/Pets2018 Next Generation Indie Book Award Finalist: Inspirational Non-Fiction2018 International Book Award Finalist: Narrative Non-Fiction Animals/Pets2017 Lucky Cinda Kindle Promos First Place2017 Best Book Award Finalist, Animals/Pets2017 Readers' Favorite FIVE-STAR reviewBook of the Month Cathood Press, September 2017The Book Designer's Gold Star, eBook Cover, July 2017Hogan's Hope: A Deaf Dog, A Courageous Journey, and A Christian's Faith2019 R
