Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World |
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Product Description
How much of an impact can an animal have? How many lives can one cat touch? How is it possible for an abandoned kitten to transform a small library, save a classic American town, and eventually become famous around the world? You can't even begin to answer those questions until you hear the charming story of Dewey Readmore Books, the beloved library cat of Spencer, Iowa.
Dewey's story starts in the worst possible way. Only a few weeks old, on the coldest night of the year, he was stuffed into the returned book slot at the Spencer Public Library. He was found the next morning by library director, Vicki Myron, a single mother who had survived the loss of her family farm, a breast cancer scare, and an alcoholic husband. Dewey won her heart, and the hearts of the staff, by pulling himself up and hobbling on frostbitten feet to nudge each of them in a gesture of thanks and love. For the next nineteen years, he never stopped charming the people of Spencer with his enthusiasm, warmth, humility, (for a cat) and, above all, his sixth sense about who needed him most.
As his fame grew from town to town, then state to state, and finally, amazingly, worldwide, Dewey became more than just a friend; he became a source of pride for an extraordinary Heartland farming town pulling its way slowly back from the greatest crisis in its long history.
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Customer Reviews:
• Excellent Book
25 February, 2010
I loved this book. The story was bittersweet in places, heartbreaking in others, but mostly hopeful and and sweet. The writing is excellent. It is concise, easy to read, and hugely entertaining. Plus who can resist that sweet cat on the front?? (It is the real Dewey, which you learn later in the story!) I passed this book along to pretty much everyone I know. It's a fantastic story-- uplifting, and inspiring. Highly recommended.
- Amazon Customer Review
• So "not The Cat's Meow"
14 March, 2010
I am shocked on how many people really thought this book was a five. I consider a 5 starred book to have it all. I read "Marley and Me" and loved it. It was a touching story about a man and his dog. I was hoping for the feline version of this. Boy was I wrong. "Dewey", despite being the title's namesake, is NOT about a lovable cat! Its about the author. Its really all about her. Part of the author's life is when she found an orange tabby. Also, she makes this cat into more than what he could have possibly been. I understand the bond between animal and people, but she personifies Dewey as her little god. In a way, the book really made me sad. The author sounds like she was a very lonely lady, and instead of a husband, she had Dewey. The small parts about Dewey are cute. Its the one highlight in this book.
Also, as an avid reader, this book is poorly written. It reads like the back of milk jug. The author has a poor way with words and some of her word play is over ambitious for her.
Check this book out from the library. I would not pay for it and after reading it, you wouldn't want to either.
- Amazon Customer Review
• Appreciated Gift
25 February, 2010
Sent as a birthday gift to an avid reader who loves cats. I read a few pages from "look inside" and it appeared to be a good story. Word back was: Enjoyed and appreciated. Good, fast shipping. Seller recommended.
- Amazon Customer Review
• Wunder Cat
22 February, 2010
In Dewey, the small-town library cat who touched the world, we find a true friend and companion. He has a heart of gold. His story is one of survival, for he surely wouldn't have made it had he not been put through the library's drop box on that very cold night in Iowa. What's amazing about this cat is how he inspired his human companions to push through their own personal hardships and carry on. No longer will we ever underestimate the love of a pet!
- Amazon Customer Review
• Not A Cat Lover, But Loved This Book.
27 February, 2010
Just looking at the cover picture of Dewey, you can see he has soul. He was a friend to everyone. He did not let anyone down. You could count on Dewey Readmore Books. What a name. I enjoyed reading about all his antics and was especially fond of his treatment of people especially the handicapped little girl. He was special and I liked the weaving of the author's life into the story. Dewey was a healer as well. Really helped people---an outstanding animal. We could all learn a lesson from his love and treatment of people.
- Amazon Customer Review
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