Ubac and Me

An unforgettable memoir about a life of adventure in the great outdoors and the power of a dog's transformative love Cdric Sapin-Defours celebration of the life of Ubac has made him a literary sensation Sunday Times A tribute to the love humans feel for their pets Guardian A tiny ad in a local newspaper catches Cdric Sapin-Defours eye: a litter of Bernese Mountain Dog puppies need homes. A lonely, single, sports teacher and mountain climber in the French Alps, Cdric visits the dogs and immediately falls for the puppy with a blue collar. Named Ubac, French for the north side of the mountain the rainy, cloudy slope the puppy quickly upends Cdrics life. They go on hikes together, taking to the hills and exploring, forging a bond that brings joy and a sense of fulfilment and adventure. They brave the world together, hate to be apart, crave the mountains and the natural world; they protect each other. Over the course of thirteen years, their pack expands to include Mathilde, Cdrics wife, and more dogs. Ubac and Me is an intimate meditation on a joyous life lived too fast, the aching pain of separation, and the transformative effect of unconditional love. Ubac and Me has been a surprise bestseller and word-of-mouth sensation in France, championed by indie booksellers, selling over half a million copies. Translated by Adriana Hunter.