Darren Wittwer
One extraordinary dog. One remarkable family. One unforgettable true story.Some companions stay with us for a season. Others leave an imprint on our hearts that lasts a lifetime.Midnight Being Midnight is an uplifting and deeply moving memoir celebrating family, resilience and the extraordinary bond between people and the animals who quietly transform their lives.Before Midnight arrives, Darren Wittwer’s life has already taken him on an extraordinary journey. Shaped by childhood loss, family separation and years spent rebuilding his life abroad, he eventually finds love, starts a family and discovers a happiness he once believed impossible. Then a mischievous black Labrador enters his world.From his first uncertain steps as a puppy to countless family adventures, country walks, holidays and Christmas celebrations, Midnight becomes far more than a pet. Loyal, intuitive and endlessly entertaining, he grows into the emotional heart of the family, offering comfort during life’s happiest moments and strength during its most difficult challenges.As the years pass and Midnight enters old age, Darren reflects on love, devotion, loss and the lasting impact of unconditional companionship. Honest, warm and often humorous, this remarkable memoir reminds us that some of life’s greatest teachers walk beside us on four legs.Beautifully written and profoundly heartfelt, Midnight Being Midnight is a celebration of family, hope, resilience and the enduring power of unconditional love.Ideal for readers of memoir, true-life stories and animal literature, it will particularly appeal to anyone who has loved - and ultimately had to say goodbye to - a cherished dog.FROM THE PUBLISHERSome books tell remarkable stories.Others remind us why ordinary lives can be extraordinary.Midnight Being Midnight is one of those rare memoirs that captures the laughter, companionship, heartbreak and enduring love shared between a family and the dog who became its heart. Honest, uplifting and beautifully observed, Darren Wittwer’s memoir is a celebration of resilience, family life and the unforgettable relationships that shape who we become.
