Book
The cat on my lap : stories of the cats we love / edited by Callie Smith Grant.
"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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780800723101
- ISBN: 0800723104
- Physical Description: 192 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
- Publisher: Grand Rapids, Michigan : Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group, [2014]
- Copyright: ©2007
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Previously published under the title A Dickens of a cat"--Title page verso. Publication date from publisher's website. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Foreword / H. Norman Wright -- Introduction / Callie Smith Grant -- A Dickens of a cat / Gwen Ellis -- Clover / Twila Bennett -- Way back home / Gregory L. Jantz -- Small miracles / Lonnie Hull DuPont -- A mocha's just what I needed / Amy J. Tol -- Mittens / Marci Alborghetti -- Cat who rescued the boy / Linda S. Clare -- Angel / Lisa-Anne Wooldridge -- Peacemaker / Callie Smith Grant -- My mother's cat / Renie Burghardt -- Writer and the monk / Robert Benson -- Cat who would eat anything / Tracie Peterson -- Manger cat and his mama / Paul Ingram -- Frankie, the guardian cat / Alyce McSwain -- Cat who loved chemo / Sue Buchanan -- Cat lady / Thora Wease -- Iffy / Linda Shands -- One more time / Terri Castillo-Chapin -- Peace for Pickles / B. J. Taylor -- Empty arms / Linda Shands -- Out of the woods / Jeanette Thomason -- An April Fool's prayer / Bonnie Compton Hanson -- A gift from God / Mary Ann Cook -- Three cats and a stepdad / Julianne Dwelle. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Cat owners > Anecdotes. Cats > Religious aspects > Christianity. Cats > Anecdotes. Human-animal relationships > Anecdotes. |
Available copies
- 1 of 2 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 0 of 1 copy available at Riverside Regional.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 2 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Regional-Main | 636.8 CAT (Text) | 30000005538297 | Adult Non-Fiction | In transit | - |
Summary:
"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.
