The Cruelest Miles: The Heroic Story of Dogs and Men in a Race Against an Epidemic Audiobook

" I thought this book was very well written. As a lover of dogs, I am always amazed at what they are capable of and this book describes so well the relationship between the sled dog and his runner. In addition, I really enjoyed the history lessons given regarding Alaska, the gold rush and the post-rush life. "

" I am loving this book! An absolutely wonderful true story full of the best bits of human (and dog!) nature. "

" Engaging and exciting description of the race to bring medicine to Nome in 1925. Once the meds arrived, the book pretty much ended. It needed another chapter. "

" I really enjoyed this book. I learned many things about Alaska, the disease of diphtheria and the sled dogs. "

" Very intricate history of Alaskan culture, politics, and the delivery of the serum for the diptheria epidemic in the first quarter of the 20th century. Lots of human interest stories, and even the outcomes of the dogs and mens lives who were a part of that great dog sled run. "

" On a recent trip to a friend's house, I picked it up.....and had to finish it in one sitting. A riveting account of the Nome Diptheria epidemic and the story of sled dogs in Alaska's history. "

" Loved this book, the love and trust that can exist between people and their dogs. And how people can push themselves beyond their limits to help someone in need. "

" Impossible travel completed and likely death avoided with dogs and a sled. Fascinating account of ways to die in the cold. Heroic moment in history may not fill enough pages for a book though and padding shows -- perhaps better to read quickly. "

" in case anyone wonders why i filed this under "airplanes" the choice of dog v. airplanes is a major point in the book. "

" If you love dogs, you will loooove this book! "

" Interesting account of the legendary serum run that inspired the annual Iditarod race in Alaska. Slow at times but worth reading. "

" I absolutely loved this book and Im kinda a picky reader but I have love balto since I was little and I didn't know that Togo did it and also love history "

" I loved the human spirit in this book. It's amazing the relationship that can develop between a man and his dogs. The Iditarod has always facinated me. "

" A young lady I visit loaned this book to me. She loves dogs and enjoys stories about sled dogs. The authors took the facts and were able to tell them in a very interesting way. The story is about an epidemic in Nome, Alaska in the 1920's. Lives were saved because of the sled dogs and their mushers. "

" A great true story about the race to save Nome Alaska from a diphtheria epidemic ( google diphtheria ; really bad way to die ). The serum can only get the last 600+ miles by dogsled in fifty below temp with blizzard conditions . Unbelievable courage of men and dogs doing the impossible. "

" Really enjoyed it. A great, true story. Didn't know til I was almost done--and my son-in-law told me--that there was a cartoon about this story. Balto. I'd recommend this book. It read like a novel. "

" What a great true story of men and dogs working together!! A tough situation with even tougher sled dog teams. "

" So helpful to use when teaching my students, but it should be read in the summer in Missouri. "

" Great book about this historic run to deliver Diptheria anti-toxin to Nome in 1925. Great for those with an interest in medicine, epidemics and animal lovers! "

" I love the research and information that accompanies the true story. "

" I really loved this book. I didn't want to put it down. I learned so much and was captured by the story. My sister, an avid dog lover, recommended it and I was reluctant but I am so glad I picked it up. "

" Well researched and amazing story. Thought it might be as interesting as "Endurance", with a similar man-against-odds, ice and snow adventure, but for some reason it didn't compare on that level. Nevertheless I'd still call it a good read, and would recommend it. "

" Interesting history of Nome, Alaska & the Itidarod - also how the Eskimos adapted to the bitter cold & the dog team relays through blizards & breaking ice to to carry diphtheria vaccine to Nome in 1925. "

" Engaging and exciting description of the race to bring medicine to Nome in 1925. Once the meds arrived, the book pretty much ended. It needed another chapter. "

" Interesting historical perspective on sled dogs. Our book club enjoyed it. "

" Good read on an Alaskan historical event...packed with great facts and data in a very readable way. "

" in case anyone wonders why i filed this under "airplanes" the choice of dog v. airplanes is a major point in the book. "

" this was a good book about the dog teams in Alaska and how they tryed to get a vacine in to help save a town. What they had to go through. suggested by Sharon Wood "

" A very informative and interesting look at Nome, Alaska's 1925 diphtheria epidemic and the resulting serum run. At times, the book is weighed down by a bit too much background detail, but the stories of heroism make up for the lags. "

" Fascinating story of the origins of the Iditarod race: a 1925 diphteria outbreak in Nome and a race to get anti-toxin to treat the exposed population. "

" I just saw this in a bookstore and remembered I read it about five years ago. I also remember enjoying it a lot. "

" This book was a little technical and wordy at times, but I feel all the smarter for having read this book. "

" On a recent trip to a friend's house, I picked it up.....and had to finish it in one sitting. A riveting account of the Nome Diptheria epidemic and the story of sled dogs in Alaska's history. "

" Very intricate history of Alaskan culture, politics, and the delivery of the serum for the diptheria epidemic in the first quarter of the 20th century. Lots of human interest stories, and even the outcomes of the dogs and mens lives who were a part of that great dog sled run. "

" What a great true story of men and dogs working together!! A tough situation with even tougher sled dog teams. "