Homer's Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale

Homer's Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale, Or How I Learned About Love and Life With a Blind Wonder Cat
by Gwen Cooper [636.8 Coo]

Homer was two weeks old when he was found on the streets of Miami. His eyes were so infected they had to be removed to save his life. Gwen adopted him as her third of three cats and was told he'd forever be a subdued, cautious cat. But they forgot to tell this to Homer who apparently didn't realize he was blind. He caught flies in mid-air, climbed bookshelves, and could move around a room unhindered within a few days. Homer made friends wherever he went and lived life to the fullest. A favorite chapter is Gwen moving to NYC and the logistics of flying with all three cats. Each chapter begins with a relevant quote from "The Odyssey" by Homer. The quote for the chapter dealing with Sept 11, and Gwen being unable to get to her cats for several days is especially poignant: "We wept and lifted up our hands to heaven on seeing such a horrid sight, for we did not know what to do." Homer is a wonderful tale of a lively, loving cat given a second chance. -- recommended by Charlotte K. - Bennett Martin Public Library

[Also available in downloadable audio format.]

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