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Larry Levin

Lawyer & Animal Rescue Advocate

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Larry Levin Biography

Nothing could have prepared Larry Levin and his twelve-year old sons Noah and Dan for what happened that Autumn day in 1992 when they took a beloved cat to Ardmore Animal Hospital to be put down – and a small white pup literally came bounding into their lives. Levin’s first thought was that the dog must have been in a fire: it was missing an ear and the left side of its lopsided face was raw pink scar tissue. As he soon learned, the pup had been used as bait to train fighting dogs. The police had found the pup in a drug raid. Its cheekbone had been pulverized and part of its jawbone broken off. Cast aside and simply left to die, without food, water, blood, or medical treatment of any kind for five-seven days, the dog somehow survived. The police took him to the animal hospital where, against all odds, the staff saved him.

It was love at first sight --for all of them. The Levins named their new pup Oogy, an affectionate derivative of “ugly”. A Dogo Argentino, Oogy quickly grew to be ninety pounds of dog that didn’t know he was a dog at all. Whatever Noah and Dan did, Oogy wanted to join in, and he soon became known as “the third twin”. His exuberance and unadulterated joy daily reminded the Levins that one can go through the most horrific experience and come out on the other side with love and dignity intact. With a face as grotesque as any gargoyle’s, Oogy’s looks never impeded the love he shared and with which he was daily showered.

Levin’s heartwarming and poignant first book, Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love, interweaves Oogy’s remarkable story with that of Noah and Dan, who were adopted when they were three days old. A true story of second chances, Oogy explores the experiences of adoption and rescue, and how both helped Levin overcome the long-repressed death of his sister when he was three years old. A New York Times and Publishers’ Weekly bestseller, Oogy has been recommended by many magazines including O, People, and Dog Fancy; was named to a number of top ten lists following its publication in 2010 including being named one of People’s Best Books of 2010, and an Indie Next Pick; and was included in the 2010 Readers’ Digest compendium of the year’s best non-fiction. Published in six other countries, Oogy has been an inspirational tale for people the world over. Several school districts have made Oogy required reading for students.

Levin’s talk, infused with candor and humor, tells how Oogy came into his family’s life, what it was like to have to accommodate his mischievous, energetic and unfailingly cheerful spirit, and describes both the growth of his family and the deep bond he and Oogy have developed within the broader context of the human-canine experience. He relates how Oogy came to appear on the Oprah Winfrey Show, which in turn led to the book, describes the writing experience and how the publication of the book has changed his life, and explores some of the lessons his family has learned from Oogy.

Levin and Oogy have appeared before groups at fund-raisers, literary clubs, senior citizens’ clubs, and at libraries. Volunteers with New Leash on Life, an organization that trains prisoners to rehabilitate fighting dogs, he and Oogy also make frequent appearances at fund-raisers for shelters and rescues, for which they have helped raise thousands of dollars, and regularly visit schools, where they talk to children about their experiences, dog fighting and breed prejudice. They always emphasize the lessons they have learned from Oogy about perseverance and the importance of what is on the inside. “We are both grateful for what we have overcome and try to encourage others. We feel very lucky,” Levin explains. “It’s nice to be able to give back”.

Levin has spoken frequently at AA meetings and has addressed young men and women struggling with addictions. He has been on the Board of Directors of Golden Cradle Adoption Service for almost two decades and has served as vice-president of the Agency for the past four years.

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    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Larry Levin for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Larry Levin, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Larry Levin or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Larry Levin

    Speaking fees for Larry Levin, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Larry Levin are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Larry Levin, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Larry Levin speak about?

    Larry Levin is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Authors, Faith & Religion, Health and Wellness, Inspirational, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self Esteem, Spirituality.
  • Where does Larry Levin travel from?

    Larry Levin generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Larry Levin’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Larry Levin for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Larry Levin for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Larry Levin or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Larry Levin Biography

Nothing could have prepared Larry Levin and his twelve-year old sons Noah and Dan for what happened that Autumn day in 1992 when they took a beloved cat to Ardmore Animal Hospital to be put down – and a small white pup literally came bounding into their lives. Levin’s first thought was that the dog must have been in a fire: it was missing an ear and the left side of its lopsided face was raw pink scar tissue. As he soon learned, the pup had been used as bait to train fighting dogs. The police had found the pup in a drug raid. Its cheekbone had been pulverized and part of its jawbone broken off. Cast aside and simply left to die, without food, water, blood, or medical treatment of any kind for five-seven days, the dog somehow survived. The police took him to the animal hospital where, against all odds, the staff saved him.

It was love at first sight --for all of them. The Levins named their new pup Oogy, an affectionate derivative of “ugly”. A Dogo Argentino, Oogy quickly grew to be ninety pounds of dog that didn’t know he was a dog at all. Whatever Noah and Dan did, Oogy wanted to join in, and he soon became known as “the third twin”. His exuberance and unadulterated joy daily reminded the Levins that one can go through the most horrific experience and come out on the other side with love and dignity intact. With a face as grotesque as any gargoyle’s, Oogy’s looks never impeded the love he shared and with which he was daily showered.

Levin’s heartwarming and poignant first book, Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love, interweaves Oogy’s remarkable story with that of Noah and Dan, who were adopted when they were three days old. A true story of second chances, Oogy explores the experiences of adoption and rescue, and how both helped Levin overcome the long-repressed death of his sister when he was three years old. A New York Times and Publishers’ Weekly bestseller, Oogy has been recommended by many magazines including O, People, and Dog Fancy; was named to a number of top ten lists following its publication in 2010 including being named one of People’s Best Books of 2010, and an Indie Next Pick; and was included in the 2010 Readers’ Digest compendium of the year’s best non-fiction. Published in six other countries, Oogy has been an inspirational tale for people the world over. Several school districts have made Oogy required reading for students.

Levin’s talk, infused with candor and humor, tells how Oogy came into his family’s life, what it was like to have to accommodate his mischievous, energetic and unfailingly cheerful spirit, and describes both the growth of his family and the deep bond he and Oogy have developed within the broader context of the human-canine experience. He relates how Oogy came to appear on the Oprah Winfrey Show, which in turn led to the book, describes the writing experience and how the publication of the book has changed his life, and explores some of the lessons his family has learned from Oogy.

Levin and Oogy have appeared before groups at fund-raisers, literary clubs, senior citizens’ clubs, and at libraries. Volunteers with New Leash on Life, an organization that trains prisoners to rehabilitate fighting dogs, he and Oogy also make frequent appearances at fund-raisers for shelters and rescues, for which they have helped raise thousands of dollars, and regularly visit schools, where they talk to children about their experiences, dog fighting and breed prejudice. They always emphasize the lessons they have learned from Oogy about perseverance and the importance of what is on the inside. “We are both grateful for what we have overcome and try to encourage others. We feel very lucky,” Levin explains. “It’s nice to be able to give back”.

Levin has spoken frequently at AA meetings and has addressed young men and women struggling with addictions. He has been on the Board of Directors of Golden Cradle Adoption Service for almost two decades and has served as vice-president of the Agency for the past four years.

FAQs on booking Larry Levin

  • How do I book Larry Levin to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Larry Levin for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Larry Levin, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Larry Levin or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Larry Levin

    Speaking fees for Larry Levin, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Larry Levin are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Larry Levin, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Larry Levin speak about?

    Larry Levin is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Authors, Faith & Religion, Health and Wellness, Inspirational, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self Esteem, Spirituality.
  • Where does Larry Levin travel from?

    Larry Levin generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Larry Levin’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Larry Levin for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Larry Levin for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Larry Levin or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Larry Levin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Larry Levin for your event is available upon request. Larry Levin generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Regina Brett, Rhoda Janzen, Michael Pantalon, Ph.D., Lisa Nichols and Nicholas Sparks. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Larry Levin for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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