Homer's Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale, or How I Leaned About Love and Life with a Blind Wonder Cat, by Gwen Cooper (TPB, 2009, $2.25)
"The last thing Gwen Cooper wanted was another cat. She already had two, not to mention a phenomenally underpaying job and a recently broken heart. Then Gwen's veterinarian called with a story about a three-week-old eyeless kitten who'd been abandoned." He had been born with eyes, but when found was starving and with eyes so infected they had to be removed. So she brought the wee blind thing home, expecting him to be a burden. Instead Homer faced life with enthusiasm, figured out Gwen's apartment with ease, survived being alone trapped in the apartment for the days after 9/11, and even one night chased off a burglar. Homer made friends with everyone (except of course the burglar). Through experiencing his love, loyalty, spunk, and joy in life, Gwen felt her soul heal. Oh, the power of love!
Look for this gem on the new non-fiction table. (L-pets)
