IDITAROD CALLING

A captivating memoir of one woman’s attempt to complete Alaska’s legendary race, the Iditarod, led by her team of huskies, with whom she forms a fascinating and inextricable bond and gains unique insights into canine behavior.

Debbie Clarke Moderow, Princeton grad, law school bound, takes a trip out west before hitting the books and falls in love with the outdoor life and a man who shares her passion. They settle happily in Anchorage but a devastating tragedy keeps her spirits low until someone brings her a dog – a sled-running Husky named Salt who needs some love.

And indeed, that is what Salt receives; in return, Debbie and her family fall in love with Salt, his fellow Huskies, and dog sledding. As they incorporate training the dogs and sledding in their lives, the Iditarod becomes a beacon for the whole family. Her son and husband run the race and Debbie know it is calling to her as well. A gripping tale of the race, one woman's determination and the inevitable spirit of dogs who are born to run comes alive in these pages.