I just had to tell you guys that I read finished a wonderful cat book last night. It's a memoir, by William Jordan, and how a cat came into his life, and the difference that cat made in his life and in him... It's hard to put into words just how wonderful this book is. I'm a librarian, and I'm not into mushy books, but this was touching, warm, moving and sad... There's a lot of medical jargon in it as well, because of what he experiences once he accepts that Darwin is a part of his life. It's a tear jerker, and not what I probably should have read on my birthday, but it's always good to have a good cry every now and then.
Here's a blurb from the net...
In this endearing memoir, William Jordan's reluctant adoption of a stray cat leads to an unexpectedly deep bond, one that will be immediately recognizable to anyone who has ever fallen under the spell of a pet. When Jordan brings Darwin into his home, he is forced into a commitment more devoted and sincere than any he has known before. He observes Darwin not only with the lovestruck gaze of a doting pet owner but also with the keen eye of a trained scientist, and he ruminates insightfully on the complex relationship between humans and their pets. Through issues of territory and separation, sickness and health, Jordan's heartrending memoir of his relationship with Darwin is made irresistible by his "self-effacing honesty, his ever-present wit, and, above all, the unashamed nakedness of his emotions" (San Diego Union-Tribune).
I just wanted to share the book with you, and maybe you will seek it out for yourselves, or someone you know who might like it. The cover is very endearing as well, for those of us who love big orange/buff kitties, lol. Hope you read it and enjoy it!
Jennie
