The Lance Mackey Story: How My Obsession with Dog Mushing Saved My Life By Lance Mackey; Foreword by Joe Runyan; Edited by Tricia Brown Illustrated by Jon Van Zyle

Lance Mackey made mushing history in 2007 when he won both the 1,000-mile Yukon Quest, and then just a few weeks later, ran and won the 1,100-mile Iditarod. Back-to-back wins in the same year?! Everybody thought it was impossible. But he proved himself again in 2008, and then neatly won the Iditarod AGAIN in 2009. After this book was released Lance went on to win a 4th Iditarod. Making him the ONLY musher to ever when four times in a row. Lance shares the story of the rocky road that led him to championship-level racing with his superstar leaders—Larry, Zorro, Lippy, Hobo Jim, and Maple.

Mackey’s race record is amazing in itself. But consider this: he made history in mushing AFTER emerging from addiction, and AFTER surviving cancer, taking on the trail while hampered by aftereffects of neck surgery and intense radiation. Think of this guy as the “other” Lance—a super athlete and incredible animal trainer who’s in love with every one of the 60 to 70 dogs in his kennel. And that’s why they’re in still top shape they pull him over the finish line in first place.

Loaded with never before seen family photos and beautifully illustrated by Alaskan artist, Jon Van Zyle. It will make you smile, it will make you cry, it wlli make you want to challenge yourself and grasp life for all it is worth. Inspiring. You are going to love this book.