Jack and Tito: A Story of Friendship, Sacrifice and a Life Well Lived

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"Someday I will go to the ocean," Jack the snail told his Mother. "Oh no, sweetheart. We're land snails. We can never go to the ocean."On a beautiful, tiny tropical island, a baby snail is born. His mother names him Jack. Against all odds, Jack befriends a baby seagull, Tito.Thus begins an improbable friendship that blossoms with humor and adventure. Jack grows into a brave and accomplished mature snail and Tito becomes legendary for his exploits in the sea and sky. Although Jack becomes happy and wise, he longs to do something of great importance - and to visit the ocean, his lifelong dream. Then one day, the opportunity arises, but it will take bravery, strength and, in the end, sacrifice. Jack and Tito is the bittersweet celebration of bravery, friendship, and life well-lived. A gentle story about complex things, Jack and Tito embraces life - and its end - with remarkable grace and perception.