The Silent Miaow: A Manual for Kittens, Strays, and Homeless Cats (Paperback)

by Paul Gallico (Author)

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Product Description
A delightful manual which instructs stray kittens and homeless cats in how to obtain, captivate, and dominate the families of their choice. 200 black-and-white photographs.

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A delightful manual which instructs stray kittens and homeless cats in how to obtain, captivate, and dominate the families of their choice. 200 black-and-white photographs.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Three Rivers Press (October 13, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0517556839
• ISBN-13: 978-0517556832
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #100,670 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A timeless classic., September 15, 1999

By A Customer

Whether or not you are an admirer of the feline species who, as this "manual" documents, consider themselves superior to homo sapiens, there is much to enjoy in this timeless classic, purported to have been typewritten by a cat. The photography is wonderful. If you've been frustrated trying to capture a cat's expression on film you'll be amazed and delighted at these seemingly effortless pictures. If you are a cat, you'll find the instructions contained in this "manual" extremely helpful in interacting with your human. If you are a human who happens to be owned by a cat (or cats), you will no doubt be all too familiar and delighted with the description the heroine gives of how she trains her human family. Lastly, if you begin this book with no understanding of cats whatsoever, you will put it down with a smile on your face and head to the nearest kennel or animal shelter in the hope of finding a companion as delightful as Ceca. For she makes absolutely certain that when you have read this through to the last page--and very easy reading that is--you will have a boundless admiration of cats and of their relationship to humankind.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From tough to sweet, August 3, 2004

By	Kevin Killian (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Tough minded sportwriter Paul Gallico had one secret weakness, he was putty in a cat's paws, especially a goodlooking, proud feline. His book THE SILENT MIAOW is one of his very best books, ranking right up there with THE SNOW GOOSE and THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE. Perhaps this won't make you a cat lover, but it can't hurt, and I guarantee this book will bring a twinkle and maybe a tear to the eye of everyone who has had a cat select them for living with.

Whether or not your cat is still alive, or has joined its compadres on the farther shores of RAINBOW BRIDGE, Gallico's book wil make you laugh out loud with the cunning photos of the beautiful cats of the 1960s, cats not too far removed from the cats of today. There's a little bit of sexism in the text, but that's to be expected, and as we all know, Gallico was actually a writer who thought the world of women, and wrote some amazing women characters from LUDMILA to MRS ARRIS.

But the cats are the thing, and a good time is guaranteed by all.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book and a must for all cat lovers, May 5, 2000

By A Customer

You will never look at your cat the same after reading this great book, which was actually written by a cat and translated by Paul Gallico! The techniques that they use to infiltrate their way into your home and your heart are instantly recognisable, but only serve to make you realise how clever your cat really is! If you love cats, you'll love this book!