Orbit: Life with My People

Orbit – Life With My People tells the remarkable story of Orbit, a Great Pyrenees whose life touched hearts around the world. Born in the Ozarks and raised within a self-sufficient community, Orbit found his kingdom at Alpha Meadows with Bettine and Peter.

From idyllic countryside life to international concert tours—where he sang alongside Bettine’s flutes—Orbit’s journey was filled with joy, compassion, and quiet wisdom. More than a pet, he was a spiritual presence who revealed the power of unconditional love. This moving tribute celebrates a life well lived and a message that continues beyond the rainbow bridge.

From royal encounters and gala evenings to storms at sea, strikes, and even murder, this memoir captures the glamour, drama, and rapid transformation of the cruise industry. Blending history, humour, and personal anecdotes, Longley charts the evolution of cruising from imperial voyages to today’s global mega-ship industry.