Catching Sight: In Conversation with Deni Elliott

It’s the story of one woman's journey through progressive blindness and the extraordinary guide dog who kept her safe along the way.
About this Event

It’s the story of one woman's journey through progressive blindness and the extraordinary guide dog who kept her safe along the way.

Please join us at Henry’s Books for a very special conversation with Deni Elliott, author of Catching Sight: How a Guide Dog Helped Me See Myself on Saturday, July 11 at 11 am. Advance tickets are required for this event. Each $35 ticket includes a copy of Catching Sight.About the book… When ethics scholar Deni Elliott, born with limited vision, realized she could no longer navigate the world safely alone, she turned to a guide dog--a decision that reshaped her understanding of disability and independence. Co-authored with master trainer Graham Buck, Catching Sight offers a behind-the-scenes look at the world of guide dog breeding and training, revealing the intelligence and decision-making skills these dogs develop from birth.

Catching Sight is for readers interested in the transformative power of human relationships with animals. As Deni confronts her changing reality, she shares the hidden world of guide dog training and introduces Alberta, a yellow Lab whose quiet brilliance changed her interaction with the world and herself.

Catching Sight offers a fresh and unforgettable perspective on disability, identity, and the power of partnership. 

About the authors…

Deni Elliott is co-director for the National Ethics Project and is professor emerita in the Department of Journalism and Digital Communication at the University of South Florida. She is the author or editor of 10 previous books. Deni served on the Guiding Eyes for the Blind Graduate Council and co-chaired the nation's first continuing education seminar for guide dog partners.

Graham Buck trained dogs at Guiding Eyes for the Blind for 31 years. He is the owner of Buck's Best Dogs, a science-based dog training business that builds relationships between people and their pet dogs. 

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, July 11 for this special opportunity at Henry’s Books, 111 E. Hudson in Spearfish.