The Craggy Hole in My Heart and the Cat Who Fixed It: Over the Edge and Back with My Dad, My Cat, and Me

The Craggy Hole in My Heart and the Cat Who Fixed It: Over the Edge and Back with My Dad, My Cat, and Me
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One for your permanent library

Worth re-reading over and over!

Hope for those who have suffered a loss

Narcissistic woman, narcissistic family, but the cat is nice.

Wonderful and tearjerking read

The Craggy Hole in My Heart and the Cat Who Fixed It: Over the Edge and Back with My Dad, My Cat, and Me
Geneen Roth
Manufacturer: Three Rivers Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1400083192
Release Date: 2005-06-28

Book Description

In this inspiring and joyous book, New York Times bestselling author Geneen Roth introduces her remarkable twenty-pound cat, Mister Blanche, and her beloved father, Bernard, as she takes readers deep into the story of how each finally taught her to love without reservation and accept that she might someday lose those whom she believed she couldn’t live without. Told with warmth and wit, The Craggy Hole in My Heart and The Cat Who Fixed It is a poignant and funny story about how to live with love—and never live without it.

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One for your permanent library.......2007-04-29

A beautiful and engaging story, this memoir deals with coming of age, learning to accept and give love, coming to terms with parents, and death and dying. Geneen Roth masterfully writes about many of life's large universal themes and puts them together expertly into a cohesive whole. This story will stick with you. This book is one of those rare gems to keep in your permanent library, one that will surely unfold a different lesson and mystery each time you read it.

Worth re-reading over and over!.......2006-08-04

I love this book and I often re-read it. Funny and clever writing. Easy to relate to and written with heart!

Hope for those who have suffered a loss.......2006-07-12

Parents, like all humans, are imperfect. When they die, we sometimes recall events, actions, and issues that make us question why we may have ever thought they loved us. Pets, on the other hand, come with no strings attached. They love unconditionally and are a source of joy that is boundless. Geneen covers losing both in the funny and touching book, which may offer healing and hope for those who have lost either.

Narcissistic woman, narcissistic family, but the cat is nice........2006-06-10

I was extremely disappointed with this book. It has a great title and the concept of someone who loved neither cats nor herself learning to live with both interested me.
Lo and behold, Geneen Roth spends less than a page describing her antipathy to cats. She gets Blanche, suddenly he's ten years old, and there's no description of how she came to accept something she formerly disliked.
Her description of herself as an overweight, selfhating shopaholic (there are many, many mentions of earrings) is followed by a description of her immediate marriage to an apparent saint. Ms. Roth spends most of the book describing how successful, rich, and spoiled she is--how many people get Zen masters and acupuncture treatments for their cats?--but the greater part is spent on describing her neuroses and her father, pretty much in that order.
Ms. Roth is apparently stung that her father left his money to his wife rather than to her and her brother. If she truly loved her father she'd not have expected anything; after all, his medical treatments were 'only' half a million dollars. His wife is described as working as a secretary. Why does a millionaire's wife work? Possibly because she needs to for financial or personal reasons? In any case, Daddy's money was his, not hers, and he probably felt that Ms. Roth had enough on her own, while the wife needed it more.
This is a self serving tale of a very privileged woman who likes to write about herself. I would have appreciated hearing more about the cat.

Wonderful and tearjerking read.......2006-05-14

This book was absolutley wonderful! It pulls at your heart and really makes you think. I recommend it to everyone. Geneen has a great way with words. I have enjoyed some of her other books as well such as Appetites and When You Eat at the Refrigerator Pull Up a Chair.

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Wants to dream the story
Follow the leader

My Cat Copies Me
Yoon D. Kwon
Manufacturer: Kane/Miller Book Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 193360526X

Customer Reviews:

Wants to dream the story.......2007-07-03

My four-year-old granddaughter loved the story so much that she said she wanted to dream it that night. The illustrations are beautiful, too.

Follow the leader.......2007-02-19

Yoon-duck Kwon's My Cat Copies Me tells of a little girl and her cat. The independent cat doesn't like to be held, but the cat will follow the girl around. Later the girl expands her horizons and copies the cat's activities. (Thus the climbing on top of the bookcase seen on the book cover.) This leads the girl to face her fears and make friends with the outside world. The illustrations are bright and imaginative. They also give us a glimpse into a Korean home and neighborhood. Really a charming tale for any cat lover. Karen Woodworth-Roman, Librarian and East Asian Children's Books editor.

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an enjoyable book
The Cat's Meow!
Dazed and confused
Funny, crazy and interesting.
DEFINITELY SCRATCH HEARTS

Me and My Cat?
Satoshi Kitamura
Manufacturer: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0374447969
Release Date: 2005-02-10

Book Description

A Freaky Friday for younger kids -- and with an extra twist

Late one night Nicholas sees a witch enter his bedroom and hears her say some magic words. Then the witch leaves without even saying goodbye. When he wakes up the next morning, it doesn't take him long to realize something very strange is going on - especially when he pulls at his whiskers and watches himself go off to school. Whiskers? How confusing! That nasty witch cast the old switcheroo spell on him, and Nicholas has swapped bodies with his cat, Leonardo. Needless to say, quite an unusual day is in store for both Nicholas-inside-Leonardo and Leonardo-inside-Nicholas, and Satoshi Kitamura catalogues their misadventures in fantastically funny pictures.

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an enjoyable book.......2003-06-06

Though i have not read this book,i have watched the video from the SAG bookpals online site.It was read by Elijah Wood,my favorite actor.It was an enjoyable book,great for little kids.

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The Cat's Meow!.......2003-01-21

This book is a delight! Wonderful quirky illustrations! Very imaginative and funny! All the more enjoyable if you actually have a cat (but fun for Dog Lover's too!)

Dazed and confused.......2002-11-08

Satoshi Kitamura is the Kazuo Ishiguro of the under-5 set. "ME and my Cat" is of my daughter's favorite books, and she's a serious fan of Kitamura's oeuvre. A great book when they've outgrown "Duck Is Dirty" and other board books.

Funny, crazy and interesting........2000-12-10

Me and My Cat is a funny story. Satotoshi Kitamura is a good author to write books for children like this one, "Sheep in Wolves`Clothes" and "Dog is Thirsty." I like to read these stories.

DEFINITELY SCRATCH HEARTS.......2000-11-21

Vivid Illustrution! Fantastic Story! Satoshi Kitamura is wonderful in telling stories about sheep, gold fish, and milllepede. And this time, everybody will enjoy the experience of being a cat without reasons. Be ready to purr!

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Me & My Kitten
Scholastic Inc.
Manufacturer: Scholastic
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Binding: Spiral-bound

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Cat Psalms: Prayers My Cats Have Taught Me (Cat Collection)
Herbert Brokering
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This collection of whimsical, insightful psalm-prayers are based on Brokering's observations of cats he has known throughout his life—farm cats, house cats, alley cats. Each psalm expresses an observation about a cat's nature, written in the "voice" of the cat, followed by a prayer in which the human spirit speaks of its cat-like nature to God. Cat Psalms is for those who wish to pray more deeply, with more imagination and understanding, offering fresh ways to see ourselves and new ways to pray.

What My Cat Has Taught Me About Life: Meditations for Cat Lovers

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Warm feline book
Bite Size Pieces
A must for anyone in the middle of a nervous breakdown
A sensitive way of viewing life...
A great find for cat-lovers!

What My Cat Has Taught Me About Life: Meditations for Cat Lovers
Niki Anderson
Manufacturer: Honor Books
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ASIN: 1562923668

Book Description

Climb a Tree. The view is better from on high.Need a fresh, up-high purr-spective on life? You'll find it with this insightful and inspiring gift book! Author Niki Anderson inspires you to see life from a cat's-eye-view--and what a view it is! You'll be inspired to live with passion, pouncing on every precious moment.What My Cat Has Taught Me About Life offers all the motivation you need to enjoy life to its fullest with your favorite felines. Inside you'll discover purr-sonal meditations, real-life cat stories, little-known cat facts, kitty wisdom, and a lot more!Curl up for some quiet time with these inspiring meditations. Right on the same page with each meditation, you'll also enjoy a companion scripture verse, a brief prayer, a memorable quote, a lighthearted cat quip, and a helpful cat care tip. Whether you're in the mood for something dignified or just need a chuckle or two, What My Cat Has Taught Me About Life has all you're looking for.Each chapter focuses on one cat-fancying theme. So where and whenever you need a touch of inspiration you're sure to find a paw-full of practical, sensible counsel that'll have you purring in no time!

Customer Reviews:

Warm feline book.......2003-02-14

This book is a real gem for a cat lover. It is gentle, and does bring an occasional tear to ones eyes. It's full of the incredible healing nature of cats. It acknowledges that the cat is a mysterious, loyal creature and is full of purrfect sayings. This is a treasure, I read before bed. Snuggling with my own felines. It is a warm place and a great book.
If you are feeling world worn its a good place to rest for awhile, reading about something you understand.

Bite Size Pieces.......2002-05-26

I enjoyed this book very much! It's filled with lots of sweet short stores, both touching and funny, that you can read and chew on all day. If you like cats you'll love this book!

A must for anyone in the middle of a nervous breakdown.......1999-11-11

My sister sent me this book for my birthday and it is the nicest gift I've received. And the cover art is a dead ringer for my best friend! I am currently on disability following a nervous breakdown, and this book has given me great comfort. Simple, pleasant and thoughtful reading. It truly is a book of meditations for cat lovers. Please ... buy this book and/or send it to anyone who could use some spiritual and humorous relief.

A sensitive way of viewing life..........1998-11-22

Being a cat-lover and having read many books about cats, it was with great delight that I read this absolutely different piece of reading!! The idea of transfering experiences with cats to human beings transforms every story into a trip to our most intimate feelings... It is one of the most beautiful books I`ve ever read! I wish I could publish it here in Brazil... Many Brazilian cat-lovers who don`t know English would be able to enjoy it too... Thank you for the wonderful moments I had.

A great find for cat-lovers!.......1998-09-06

This is a great meditation book for cat lovers as well as for those who like to apply Bible verses to their life. You can read just one meditation per day, or read a lot, whatever you're in the mood for. I received it for my birthday and plan to buy one for another friend's birthday. Makes great gifts for cat lovers!

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Great for a new reader

Me and My Robot (All Aboard Reading)
Tracey West
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Illustrated by Cindy Revel.

Reese and his super-cool robot have lots of fun playing together. But now they have an important mystery to solve: where is their friend Lucy's kitten? Reese and Robot are on the case-but Robot's funny mistakes won't make it easy to figure out this mystery!

Customer Reviews:

Great for a new reader.......2004-06-16

My six year old who has just finished a beginning reader course loved this book. It has repetitive phrases and a fairly simple vocabulary. The pictures support the text quite well and there are only one or two short sentences per page. The book does not have a word list but it was easy to create one of my own. The most difficult words for my son were: friends, right and Lucy. The story is very cute and had my son laughing at the crazy robot. Reese and the Robot are very kind to their friend Lucy so we were able to discuss helping our own friends. The illustrations are whimsical and capture the children's emotions quite well.

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Very nice book

Only My Mom and Me
Alyssa Satin Capucilli
Manufacturer: HarperFestival
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Only My Dad and Me

ASIN: 0694525855
Release Date: 2003-03-25

Book Description

There is something to celebrate every day a mother and child spend together. The double flaps of this book unfold to reveal the way simple activities become special when they are shared. The days pass into seasons, the seasons pass into years, but the bond between "only my mom and me" remains.

Customer Reviews:

Very nice book.......2006-08-09

As a single mom, the title of this book caught my eye. It has become part of a nightly routine for me and my 3 year old. The illustrations are just beautiful and lend themselves to lots of further discussion and conversation. This is such a sweet and lovely book. My daughter loves to say "...only my mom and me" :)

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Unique Devotional Book

What My Cat Has Taught Me About Life
Niki Anderson
Manufacturer: Honor Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 1562924664

Customer Reviews:

Unique Devotional Book.......2007-10-07

I found this book to be interesting because the author tied in spiritual nuggets with cats and I like cats! I used it in my morning devotions and found it a very pleasant way to begin my day. She had a real knack for making finding a spiritual application from different cat escapades. I thought it was a very cool book!

The Butt Hello: And Other Ways My Cats Drive Me Crazy

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The Butt Hello - The Perfect Coffee Table Gift
A great book for cat lovers and also cat haters

The Butt Hello: And Other Ways My Cats Drive Me Crazy
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Delightful full-color illustrations punctuate this offbeat collection of cat-centric observations. From the terribly endearing to the most exquisitely annoying, feline behaviors are catalogued with humor and insight. Everyone who has ever been a beneficiary of unasked-for fish heads or a victim of unprovoked toe-gnawing will recognize their own surly little furball in this original-and not too sweet-guide to cats.

Customer Reviews:

The Butt Hello - The Perfect Coffee Table Gift.......2006-11-22

I've bought several copies of this book and given it to cat loving friends as going away gifts, B-day gifts and just "cheer-up" gifts. It's a perfect little gift that every cat lover can totally relate to!

A great book for cat lovers and also cat haters.......2005-07-01

If your cat has annoying or endearing behaviors then you may see some of them in this great book. The simple folk art illustrations of a cat giving you a "butt salute" or of drinking from a toilet (Perrier anyone?) or of covering your head while you are trying to sleep will make you laugh out loud. A great gift for anyone with a cat. I particularly liked the page with the cat knocking off christmas tree ornaments, which happened in our house one year. I have never had one gnaw on my toes, but I always kept them covered around my cat.

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