Delighted when his wife's cat delivers a chestnut Oriental shorthair kitten, Don Landy's dreams of winning cat shows are soon dashed when he realizes that little Charlie Brown suffers from a heart murmur and lacks a show-quality body.
Nevertheless, Don proudly presents his undersized feline around the circuit and smiles through the heckling of other competitors. No matter how hard Charlie tries, however, it seems that he, like his namesake, he will never be more than a loveable loser.
Oh No, Charlie. Not Again! tells the inspiring true tale of the ugly, klutzy, too-small kitten who grew up to become an award-winning show cat, eventually winning the hearts of everyone who meets him-including his former critics.
But more importantly, it is a story about the special impact pets have on those who love them. In an age where many people don't have time for pets that don't meet their particular needs or wants, the lasting friendship of Don and Charlie is a beautiful reminder that the best stories often result from doubtful beginnings.
About the Author: Don Landy is a late-blooming lover of dogs and cats, who has discovered in the lives of his pets stories worth sharing. A former automotive executive, he retired at fifty-five after serving as president and COO of a globally known group of companies and now writes memoirs about his pets, including Unconditional Love: On Loan from God; A Letter to Tia: Grief. Grieving. The Love, Pain and Loss of a Friend; and Oh No, Charlie. Not Again!
Landy's wife was a professional breeder of show cats, which meant dogs were never allowed in their household-until they briefly fostered an abandoned one and were surprised to feel heartbroken when the dog was adopted. Now the couple welcomes both dogs and cats into their family-and firmly believes the old saying: it's all about love!
