Two Cats and the Woman They Own: Or Lessons I Learned from My Cats
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Patti Davis didn't really adopt Aretha, her first cat. Aretha adopted Patti. When her second cat, Skeeter, moved in, Patti came to realize that shea self-avowed dog personwas now officially in thrall to two very demanding little felines. In 12 short chapters, each delightfully illustrated by Ward Schumaker, the author recounts how her life was changed for the better by living with and learning from her cat companions. In "The Mouse That Got Away" Patti learns a valuable lesson about hope, and in "The Little Scoundrel" she realizes just how wrong a first impression can be. Davis closes each charming vignette with a "Life Lesson." The lessons, like the stories they illuminate, are thoughtful and perceptive. Davis has produced a small treasure of a book; it's sometimes wry, sometimes moving, always universal, and, most importantly, wise.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0811851664
ISBN13:9780811851664
Release Date:March 2006
Publisher:Chronicle Books
Length:96 Pages
Weight:0.20 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.3" x 7.3"
Related Subjects
Animals Biographies Cats Memoirs New Age Pets Pets & Animal Care Religion & SpiritualityCustomer Reviews
6 ratings
Sweet little book -- great gift for cat lovers
Published by Anita T. , 5 years ago
I bought this book as a gift for a friend but of course I read it first! It's a quick and easy read, with "life lessons" that are accurate and applicable.
It's a great gift for the cat lovers in your life.
sweet tale of two adopted cats and thier life lessons
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This is the sweetest book. She describes her cats with such love and tenderness, There are beautiful illustrations in the book also. The two spayed females Aretha and Skeeter have lots of friends that drop in from time to time also. Patti neuters them also and eventually finds a home for one of the Romeo's. This is a cute, easy book to read and a delight for anyone that is a cat lover.
"Feline Intrigue...Fictional Cat-ophilia"
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
"Two Cats and the Woman They Own: or Lessons I learned from My Cats", by Patti Davis. Chronicle Books, CA, 2005 ISBN: 0-8118-5166-4. HC 96 pgs. 7 ¼" x 5 ¼". Respected author of 6 books and daughter of former president Ronald Reagan, this book is wonderfully illustrated by Ward Shumaker, renowned illustrator A captivating glimpse of a true cat lover's experience in parenting and/or adopting a family of felines including Aretha, Spider, Skeeter, Lucas and Scoundrel - at times less than successfully. A tender look at felines, sometimes askance or sideways for those with Asperger's or High-functioning autism, with learned musings on feline idiosyncrasies and a tabulation of 12 "Life Lessons" displayed by these little tigers whose language is decipherable to the possessed.
Two Cats and the Woman They Own: or Lessons I Learned from My Cats
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Patty Davis has written a delightful, uplifting little book which acurately describes interacting on a daily basis with adopted and stray cats. I bought three copies for gifts!
All Cat Lovers...This is the book for you!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I loved this book...I keep it on my coffee table...it is a treasure. I could relate to every chapter and anyone who is a cat lover/owner...will love this book. I recommend very highly.
Fun and easy to read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I was curious about this book because I too was a woman who just didn't care for cats. At least I THOUGHT so. Then one came to stay at my house when my daughter couldn't have a pet at her apartment, and we were soon joined by another when my son begged for one. The two cats have been so entertaining and my level of tolerance and love has grown. I'm now a "cat lady!" I think we may even get more cats. That aside, Patti's book was written in a friendly and easy way... very enjoyable to read.
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