This is the story of a child who was born with both vision and hearing problems not found until fourth grade. This small, bullied child would have been a 'zero' for life had it not been for the following people: 1. his mother, 2. his fourth grade teacher, 3. his ninth grade math teacher, and 4. Mr. Roberts, the pet store owner, who realized Sammy's gift with animals. In spite of being bullied throughout his school years, he became a successful businessman. It is a heart-rending story with a happy ending.