Cleveland Amory's Compleat Cat: The Cat Who Came for Christmas : The Cat and the Curmudgeon, the Best Cat Ever

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Summary: Cat lovers--You'll be able to relate
Review: Cleveland Amory's 3 books about his beloved cat available in ONE VOLUME!! What a great deal. You will come to know a love the person and his little boy as he shares their lives together. If you like cats, this is pure catnip!!

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Summary: A joy for cat-lovers!
Review: How wonderful to see Cleveland Armory's stories of Polar Bear all in one place! Armory writes with warmth, compassion, and humor about his adventures with the stray cat who adopts him. Polar Bear is a wonderful creature, and Armory captures his every mood with flair and style. A must read for anyone who loves cats, or even just a good story.

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Summary: Could identify with the CRF "Sub q's" the whole 9 yards
Review: I found I could identify with the CRF,"Sub q's," the whole 9 yards and even the eventual euthanasia, for I had to go through that with Midnight about 2 and 1/2 years ago and unlike Polar Bear who was the "incredible shrinking kitty," Midnight had to be put down because of nausea and he was 15.

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Summary: Not too good
Review: I read The Cat Who Came for Christmas over and over throughout my middle school years. I loved Polar Bear's story--especially the very beginning, where he was coaxed out of his hiding place to snatch pieces of cheese.

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Summary: for all cat lovers!
Review: I read this compilation of the authors three books a while back and when I came across it the other day I decided that I should write a review on it because of how wonderful I found the books! The author is part of a group who helps find homes for homeless animals and one the group asks for his help in rescuing this cat that she has observed for a while that needs care but she can't catch on her own. He helps her catch the cat, which involves a bit of a struggle and then has to keep the cat at his apartment for a few days until they can get it looked at by the vet and then adopted out to a new family. As soon as he gets it to his apartment, the cat disappears in the apartment and they look high and low to find it-what a humorous event. This is the story of an independent cat and the author and the strong bond that they develop. Beautiful story! As a fellow cat owner, I highly recommend this book.

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Summary: for all cat lovers!
Review: I read this compilation of the authors three books a while back and when I came across it the other day I decided that I should write a review on it because of how wonderful I found the books! The author is part of a group who helps find homes for homeless animals and one the group asks for his help in rescuing this cat that she has observed for a while that needs care but she can't catch on her own. He helps her catch the cat, which involves a bit of a struggle and then has to keep the cat at his apartment for a few days until they can get it looked at by the vet and then adopted out to a new family. As soon as he gets it to his apartment, the cat disappears in the apartment and they look high and low to find it-what a humorous event. This is the story of an independent cat and the author and the strong bond that they develop. Beautiful story! As a fellow cat owner, I highly recommend this book.

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Summary: Pet Lovers Forever!
Review: Of the three novels included in this book, THE CAT WHO CAME FOR CHRISTMAS is by far the better written for continuity and content. In the latter two novels Amory gets off on tangents and, I think, takes on some of his own "pet peeves" (pun intended). However, the tale wouldn't be "compleat" without the latter two.
Amory's sarcasm, wit, and humor are eminently enjoyable throughout! As one who is owned by a cat with an old soul, as Polar Bear so obviously had, I identified with the interaction and emotion between owner and ownee, even up to the ending, where I cried until my own "owner" abandoned "our" bed to let me weep in peace! (Felines just don't appreciate grief, I tell you! It must be beneath their dignities.)

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Summary: Pet Lovers Forever!
Review: Of the three novels included in this book, THE CAT WHO CAME FOR CHRISTMAS is by far the better written for continuity and content. In the latter two novels Amory gets off on tangents and, I think, takes on some of his own "pet peeves" (pun intended). However, the tale wouldn't be "compleat" without the latter two.
Amory's sarcasm, wit, and humor are eminently enjoyable throughout! As one who is owned by a cat with an old soul, as Polar Bear so obviously had, I identified with the interaction and emotion between owner and ownee, even up to the ending, where I cried until my own "owner" abandoned "our" bed to let me weep in peace! (Felines just don't appreciate grief, I tell you! It must be beneath their dignities.)

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Summary: Excellent read
Review: Personally, I enjoyed Amory's tale of Polar Bear for several reasons. First of all, the storyline is interesting and realisting, drawing in the reader and never failing to entertain. Second of all, Amory's writing style allows you to feel as if you are the owner of Polar Bear, which is truly amazing because you are no longer simply reading a book about somebody written by somebody, you are in the book itself. Lastly, Compleat Cat is not a heavy read. It is something that you would read when you have some time to spare, without the necessity of becoming deeply involved in it, which can be cumbersome on occasion when you simply want to relax a bit. In a way, Amory's Compleat Cat is like a kid's book for adults. The story is sweet and interesting, not depressing, and light enough to read at any time. Amory is able to put a smile on our faces and keep us turning the pages.

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Summary: Gives the reader an intimate view of Polar Bear
Review: The reader is engrossed with the book from the first moment. I enjoyed his telling of Polar Bear's antics and how they grew to have a very special relationship. It was reminiscent of my own cat, Ophelia, who lived to be 20 years old, and when she died it took me a long time to get over it. As Cleveland Amory put it: She lives in my heart forever. My only regret is that I didn't know about the book sooner so that I could have shared my comments with Mr. Amory. His book holds a special place in my heart.