When Harry Met Minnie

A True Story of Love and Friendship

By: Martha Teichner

Narrated by: Martha Teichner

*An Instant New York Times Bestseller!*

This program is read by the author.

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 the farmer's market at Union Square 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 exposure to toxins 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.

A Macmillan Audio production from Celadon Books

An unexpected delight.

A story of unlikely friendships—of love and loss that will stay with you. Much more than a story of our relationships with beloved dogs—it’s a beautifully told memoir of friendships we can find as we understand the probability of ultimate endings.

Excellent!

Well written, well narrated, and as a dog lover of dog lovers much appreciated candor!

The Best!

A friend recommended this book. I could not be more grateful. I loved everything this book represents. First of all, Martha. Wow. What a delightful voice. The story was compelling and interesting. I loved how Martha gave details about NYC as well as her background as a child and her passion for conservancy. I loved how every relationship in this story demonstrated love, acceptance, grace, forgiveness and kindness. I appreciated Martha's vulnerability about her own story as she shared about her desire for a husband and children that never came due to her career. And then there are the dogs. I won't go into detail because I hope you will give this book a listen, but they were so wonderful! Thank you Martha! Your story touched the deepest places of my heart!

Great book!

Great book! Great author and storyteller. One doesn’t have to like dogs to enjoy this book.

Amazing story!

This is a wonderful story of friendship, love, living and dying. Read beautifully by the author, the book transported me directly to all the experiences shared by Ms. Teichner. Thank you!!