Erik's Hope: The Leash that Led Me to Freedom is a fictional account based on the true story of Andrea Chilcote's transformational journey, assisted by her beloved dog, Erik. The book chronicles Andrea's shift from a high-potential professional with little regard for matters of the heart to a passionate and caring advocate for personal change, growth and healing.
Erik's rescue from the Phoenix animal shelter is far from happenstance, though Andrea could not comprehend the impact of her decision to adopt the mangy wolf-dog. He's a handful from the start, immediately testing her readiness to fully engage in life's joys and trials.