The Old Man, His Dog & Their Longest Journey
by Iain Maitland
'I am Ian Wilkerson. 54 years old. Married forever. Three children. I have been made redundant. I believe I have cancer. And... I am losing my mind.'
The announcement of a baby – his first grandchild – tips Ian’s world upside down. As he struggles with his thoughts and feelings, a short walk with Bernard, his Jack Russell, turns into their longest journey.
A story of love, loss and family ties, Ian and Bernard’s funny, thought-provoking and emotional adventure will stay with you long after it comes to its dramatic ending…
Iain Maitland is the author of two mental health memoirs, Dear Michael, Love Dad (Hodder) and Out Of The Madhouse (JKP) and the best-selling psych thriller, The Perfect Husband (Inkubator Books). He is an Ambassador for the teenage mental health charity, Stem4, and speaks regularly at literary and mental health events.
"An utterly compelling and intriguing story of a man, in late middle age, confronting his personal demons by walking out of his home one day without word, warning or explanation. Very funny in some places, unspeakably poignant and sad in others. A philosophical and moving tale for our times" - Charlie Mortimer.
"A Tender and thoughtful novel exploring the bond between man and man's best friend ...sincere and evocative..." Michael Simkins.