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Title:

The cat on my lap : stories of the cats we love / edited by Callie Smith Grant.

Author:

Grant, Callie Smith editor.

ISBN:

9780800723101

Physical Description:

192 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Content Type:

text

Media Type (RDA):

unmediated

Carrier Type:

volume

General Note:

"Previously published under the title A Dickens of a cat"--Title page verso.

Publication date from publisher's website.

Contents:

Foreword / Introduction / A Dickens of a cat / Clover / The way back home / Small miracles / A mocha's just what I needed / Mittens / The cat who rescued the boy / Angel / The peacemaker / My mother's cat / The writer and the monk / The cat who would eat anything / The manger cat and his mama / Frankie, the guardian cat / The cat who loved chemo / Cat lady / Iffy / One more time / Peace for Pickles / Empty arms / Out of the woods / An April Fool's prayer / A gift from God / Three cats and a stepdad

Abstract:

"Our cats are more than pets. They are our best friends when times are tough, our partners when we are lonely, our pillows to cry on when we are sad. Cats bring companionship, humor, and a sense of mystery to our lives that no other pet can match. A rumbling purr or a tender meow can change our moods and warm our hearts. In this charming collection of true stories, you will find cats of all shapes, sizes, and demeanors. Each of them has played an important part in the lives of their humans. You'll meet a scrawny kitten who helps an anorexic girl get well, a selfless mother cat who gives up her kitten to a little boy who needs a friend, a cat who acts as a partner down the lonely road of cancer recovery, and many more ordinary and extraordinary felines. So grab a cup of coffee, find a comfortable chair, curl up with the special cat in your life, and enjoy these uplifting tales."--page 4 of cover.

Subject Term:

Cat owners -- Anecdotes.

Cats -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.

Cats -- Anecdotes.

Human-animal relationships -- Anecdotes.

Added Author:

Grant, Callie Smith

Format:

Books

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Summary

As any pet lover knows, a wagging tail or a tender purr can soothe the soul after a hard day. And sometimes, the presence of dogs and cats in our lives can do even more. In these delightful books, Callie Smith Grant collects stories that celebrate the dogs and cats in our lives--stories that touch our hearts, renew our spirit, and show us how God created these creatures for unique purposes.

Well-known authors, as well as new voices, share their inspirational true stories of these otherwise ordinary cats and dogs whose presence in the lives of humans make them remarkable. Each book also includes interesting sidebars, memorable quotes, and helpful hints for living with dogs and cats. The stories are warm, captivating, and ideal for a good curl-up-and-read or for a gift to any pet lover.

Author Notes

Callie Smith Grant is the editor of The Cat in the Window and The Dog Next Door . She is also the author of several nonfiction books for young readers and adults as well as many animal-themed stories and poems that can be seen in Guideposts anthologies and in magazines such as Small Farmer's Journal .