Cup of Comfort for Cat Lovers: Stories that celebrate our feline friends [Paperback]

Colleen Sell (Author)

Book Description

Series: Cup of Comfort | Publication Date: July 1, 2008

You know much joy your furry friend adds to your life and in this stunning new collection you'll find fifty more cats that will steal your heart-one meow at a time.

From a wayward Calico that rescues his family from a deadly snake to a sophisticated Siamese that helps to heal her ailing owner, A Cup of Comfort for Cat Lovers celebrates the courage, healing, and affection of these mysterious and loyal companions. So snuggle in with your favorite feline and bask in the love that only a cat can give.Because a life without cats is no life worth purring about.

Colleen Sell has compiled twenty volumes of the Cup of Comfortbook series. She has authored, ghostwritten, or edited more than one hundred books and published scores of magazine articles and essays. Colleen has served as editor-in-chief of two award-winning magazines, associate editor of a national business magazine, and home and garden columnist of a regional newsmagazine. She lives in Eugene, OR.

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

I have had a lot of pets over the years and I often end up with black cats like the one in Phantom of the Apartment, Mr. Hyde. He came with the apartment and kept me from being lonely or too complacent. It's hard to be complacent with a cat like Mr. Hyde lurking in the shadows.

I originally titled the story Out of the Closet but Colleen Sell thought it sent the wrong message. Writing titles is not my strong suit. Now that I think of it, Mr. Hyde and Seek would be a much better title and fits the time I spent with Mr. Hyde, the elusive and always surprising black cat who shared his apartment with me.

About the Author

Colleen Sell is a writer and editor. The editor of more than sixty published books, Colleen has also authored and ghostwritten several books. She has been a magazine editor, journalist, columnist, essayist, and copywriter.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media (July 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1598696548
• ISBN-13: 978-1598696547
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #816,279 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #79 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Animal Care & Pets > Cats > Breeds
  • #99 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Home & Garden > Animal Care & Pets > General

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The PURR-FECT 10 minute vacation, August 26, 2008

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CeeCee (Phila, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cup of Comfort for Cat Lovers: Stories that celebrate our feline friends (Paperback)

This book is simply wonderful for any animal lover, but purr-fect for cat lovers. Each story, there are 50, is enjoyable and there is not one among them that won't touch you in some way. Each tale is unique but carries a common heart-warming thread. You could reasonably read a complete story in small snatches of stolen time, or you may find you must keep reading. :-)

You will laugh and cry and you will FEEL. The stories in this book are short in duration but long on feeling. The reader comes away with a better understanding of just how much they will never wholly understand the depth of soul held by our feline friends. I have 2 kitties myself and have always had cats in my life. I have long held the belief that cats have personalities and spirits and a greater intelligence and sense of empathy they are usually given credit for. This book proves the point many times over.

I loved reading this medley from the first story to the last. What a fantastic collection.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Read!, July 30, 2008

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H. Volpe (Gloucester County, New Jersey) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cup of Comfort for Cat Lovers: Stories that celebrate our feline friends (Paperback)

I bought this book from the recommendation of my mother who is also the mommy to two Tonkinese cats. My kids adore her cats, and although we have a dog in our household, after reading this book, I can see why so many are touched by cats, and how individual they really are. This book definitely had a warm and wonderful touch that brought smiles and tears to my eyes!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Cup of Comfort for cat lovers, July 20, 2008

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Steven B. Gelman - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cup of Comfort for Cat Lovers: Stories that celebrate our feline friends (Paperback)

The best book I have ever read about our feline friends.Each author shows its love of cats.I highly recommen this book to anybody who has or does not have a cat."The Power of the Purr"was one of the best of the short stories.The compasson showen by both the author and our animal friends makes you feel good inside. Thanks Gail.