Dive into a poignant memoir of love, loss, and unexpected friendship with Martha Teichner’s “When Harry Met Minnie.” The CBS Sunday Morning correspondent recounts the story of how she opened her heart and home to Harry, a Bull Terrier in need, and in doing so, forged an unforgettable bond with Harry’s owner, Carol, who was facing a terminal illness. Set against the vibrant backdrop of New York City, this heartwarming narrative, reminiscent of “Marley & Me” and “Tuesdays with Morrie,” explores the transformative power of connection, the solace found in animal companionship, and the enduring strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity. More than just a dog story, it’s a celebration of life, love, and the extraordinary gifts that come from opening ourselves up to unexpected encounters. Perfect for dog lovers and anyone seeking a touching tale of resilience and hope. Published by Aster, this paperback edition offers a comforting and inspiring read.
When Harry Met Minnie: An unexpected friendship and the gift of love beyond loss
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A memoir of love and loss, of being in the right place at the right time, and of the mysterious ways a beloved pet can bring people together, from CBS Sunday Morning News correspondent and multi-Emmy-Award-winning Martha Teichner.
There are true fairy tales. Stories that exist because impossible-to-explain coincidences change everything. Except in real life, not all of them have conventional, happily-ever-after endings. When Harry Met Minnie is that kind of fairy tale, with the vibrant, romantic New York City backdrop of its namesake, the movie When Harry Met Sally, and the bittersweet wisdom of Tuesdays with Morrie.
There’s a special camaraderie among early-morning dog walkers. Gathering at dog runs in the park, or strolling through Union Square Farmer’s Market before the bustling crowd appears, fellow pet owners become familiar-as do the personalities of their beloved animals. In this special space and time, a chance encounter with an old acquaintance changed Martha Teichner’s world. As fate would have it, her friend knew someone who was dying of cancer, from radiation exposure after 9/11, and desperate to find a home for her dog, Harry. He was a Bull Terrier–the same breed as Martha’s dear Minnie. Would Martha consider giving Harry a safe, loving new home?
In short order, boy dog meets girl dog, the fairy tale part of this story. But there is so much more to this book. After Martha agrees to meet Harry and his owner Carol, what begins as a transaction involving a dog becomes a deep and meaningful friendship between two women with complicated lives and a love of Bull Terriers in common. Through the heartbreak and grief of Carol’s illness, the bond that develops changed Martha’s life, Carol’s life, Minnie’s life, Harry’s life. As it changed Carol’s death as well.
In this rich and touching narrative, Martha considers the ways our stories are shaped by the people we meet, and the profound love we can find by opening our hearts to unexpected encounters.
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