Angel Whiskers: Reflections on Loving and Losing a Feline Companion [Hardcover]

Laurel E. Hunt (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 14, 2001

Anyone whos ever loved a cat knows the pleasure and comfort these feline companions can bringand anyone whos ever lost a cat knows the deep sorrow brought on by their passing. This elegant tribute to cats past and present features classic poetry and short stories by authors both famous and unknown, as well as vintage photographs and drawings. These timeless words and pictures offer bereaved owners a chance to express and validate their feelings of grief while celebrating the many qualities that make cats special.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

As she did in her previous book about the bond between humans and dogs (Angel Pawprints), Laurel E. Hunt has gathered essays, poems and illustrations that bear witness to the timeless relationship between people and their cats. Contributors to Angel Whiskers: Reflections on Loving and Losing a Feline Companion include Thomas Hardy, Cleveland Amory, Wendy Wasserstein, George Abbee and 28 others, both well-known and not. To help readers grieving over the loss of a favorite feline, Hunt also includes a list of pet-loss resources. 150 illus. (Feb.)
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Review

"...a wonderful, warm treasure. Anyone who has loved and lost a cat will find kindred spirits revealed in its pages." -- Pasadena, CA Star-News, March 4, 2001

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Hyperion; 1st edition (February 14, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786865784
• ISBN-13: 978-0786865789
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,405,100 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good basic reference for healing the pain of pet loss., January 30, 2001

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This review is from: Angel Whiskers: Reflections on Loving and Losing a Feline Companion (Hardcover)

This book contains a lovely collection of written poems and memorials to beloved cats. The Cleveland Amory tale of the passing of Polar Bear is classic and guaranteed to make you weep. Also contained herein is the famous "Rainbow Bridge" poem by Anonymous. But new to me was the answering poem "Request from Rainbow Bridge" by Constance Jenkins, which I had not seen before and which I found to be one of the best pieces in the book. There is a small excerpt from the wonderful little book "Charles: the story of a friendship" by Michael Joseph which is sadly out of print, but well worth the effort of trying to track down a copy. The written tributes were most moving and offer some warmth from the freezing, howling winds of grief at the loss of a beloved "fur-person". The vintage photographs presented with the poems and stories were also surprisingly touching. Looking at them, the love humans had and have for their pets is a tangible and powerful emotion captured on film. I found this book to be much more of a balm for sorrow than "The Heart that is Loved Never Forgets". It is a good companion book to Philip Schreibman's "My Cat Saved my Life" and would make an extremely thoughtful gift for someone who is mourning their cat.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Angel Whiskers, June 10, 2001

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Nancy (Corcoran, MN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Angel Whiskers: Reflections on Loving and Losing a Feline Companion (Hardcover)

Whether you are a dog or a cat lover, you will find "Angel Whiskers" especially inspirational, and fully realize the strength and unbreakable bond that exists between humans and animals. The photos, stories, and memorials are those everyone can relate to on a personal level. Both "Angel Whiskers" and "Angel Pawprints" will always provide me with the comfort I need in remembering my beloved pets.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comfort for those who miss their own "Angel Whiskers", March 22, 2003

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This review is from: Angel Whiskers: Reflections on Loving and Losing a Feline Companion (Hardcover)

This book has helped me release some of the pain suffered through losing my beloved feline friend. The deep realization that others also mourn such devoted pets, makes one feel less alone. The vintage photographs portray the love people can feel for these remarkable creatures known as Cats.