Following Atticus is the remarkable true story of a man and a dog embarking on the challenge of a lifetime. This is author Tom Ryanâs inspiring tale of how he and his miniature schnauzer companion, the âLittle Buddhaâ Atticus M. Finch, attempted to scale all forty-eight of New Hampshireâs four thousand foot White Mountains twice in the dead of winter. It is a story of love, loss, and the resilience of the human and animal spirit thatâs as thrilling as Into Thin Air and featuring the most endearing and unforgettable canine protagonist since Marley and Me.