Synopses & Reviews
Cats have padded silently into our hearts, bringing with them their grace, their independence, and their essential mystery. Anyone who lives with a cat knows the strange and mysterious bond that grows between human and animal, as they make houses into homes, heal stress, and provide endless entertainment. In this exquisitely produced anthology, drawn from the writing of cat lovers through the ages, Celia Haddon offers a testimony and a tribute to that unique and rewarding relationship between humans and their feline companions in which cats, in their utmost complexity, remain among us but not of us. Above all, she reminds us of the truth of why cats matter.
Synopsis
Ideal for feline devotees, this feast of cat worship gathers together the numerous authors and thinkers from throughout the ages who have written about cats. From Darwin, Twain, and Wordsworth to Lewis Carroll, T. S. Eliot, and Edward Lear, an astounding range of personalities have not only had deep relationships with cats, but also put pen to paper to explain just how wonderful that relationship can be. Cats have padded silently into our hearts, bringing with them their grace, independence, and essential mystery, and this enthralling collection seeks to unveil how and why humans have become so fond of these delightful creatures.
About the Author
Celia Haddon is a best-selling anthologist whose books have sold more than one million copies worldwide. Her other books include 100 Secret Thoughts Cats Have About Humans, 100 Ways for a Cat to Train Its Human, and Chats with Cats.