Books from the Backlog is a fun way to feature some of those neglected books sitting on your bookshelf unread. If you are anything like me, you might be surprised by some of the unread books hiding in your stacks.
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This week’s neglected book
When Harry Met Minnie by Martha Teichner Published by Celadon Books on February 2, 2021
Genres: Biography & Autobiography / Personal Memoirs
Pages: 256
Format: ARC
Source: Publisher
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*An Instant New York Times Bestseller!*
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.
Why did I add When Harry Met Minnie to my bookshelf?
I won a copy of this book back in 2020. I love stories that involve dogs so I was pretty excited to get my hands on a copy. I have no idea why I haven’t taken the time to read it yet. It sounds like it will be a very touching story. Hopefully, I can give it a try sometime soon.
What are your thoughts? Have you read this book? Would you recommend it?
Sounds like an emotional read! Hope you can find time to read it soon and love it!
I read and reviewed this for the blog when it was released and loved it so much. I just know you will love it too when you finally pick it up!
I would love to read this!
That does sound like a tender one.
Ahhh what an adorable cover. I hope you enjoy it when you get a chance to read it.
Sounds an interesting book. Thanks for sharing!
This book sounds an interesting read, thanks for posting about it.
Thinking I might need to start doing backlog posts! I have so many books to read.
I don’t care much for biographies or memoirs but the dogs sure are cute!
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That cover had me. So cute, and the nod to When Harry Met Sally. Adorable!
The title and the cover are absolutely adorable! It looks like an emotional but engaging read.