Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Catscapades: True Cat Tales Review

Catscapades book cover
Cat lovers everywhere will love the book Catscapades: True Cat Tales where author Patricia Fry shares stories of the cats who have come into her life.  The book comprises more than 40 cat stories that will have you laughing at the kitty antics all cat lovers can relate to and crying at the inevitable departure of furry friends.  Additionally, beautiful photographs accompany Fry's stories, and I really loved seeing the cats she talks about in this book.  

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.  I read every night before I go to sleep to help my mind relax, and this book put my mind in a peaceful place each night.  There are two stories that I especially loved.  

In The Promise, Fry details how she found homes for four orphaned kitties.  Though the story has a sad beginning, it is truly heartwarming.  It is amazing how everything worked out so perfectly in the end for the four orphaned cats.  

When I read the story What Did the Cat Say?, I couldn't help smiling!  Fry's description of her cat, Winfield's, antics with his water bowl reminded me so much of Jewel (who crossed the Rainbow Bridge in 2014).  Like Jewel, Winfield liked to stick his paw in his water bowl and drink the water he scooped up in it.  He even scooted his water bowl around the room so he could drink from the bowl in exactly the right spot!  In fact, this story inspired my Jewel's Journey post last week.  Reading about Winfield brought back some wonderful memories of Jewel.

I believe that any cat owner or cat lover would really enjoy this book.  I highly recommend reading it!

About the Author: Patricia Fry began her writing career in 1973 and has written more than 49 books.  She's also written articles for more than 300 publications, including Cat Fancy, Woman's World, Quarter Horse Journal, and The Artist's Magazine.  Fry is also the author of the popular Klepto Cat Mystery series.  You can learn more about Patricia Fry by visiting her website.  

Disclosure: I received a copy of Catscapades: True Cat Tales free of charge in exchange for an honest review.  Receiving the book did not change my opinion in any way.  All opinions expressed are my own.  
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15 comments:

  1. Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows)April 15, 2015 at 8:32 AM

    That sounds great! I love Patricia's mysteries so I'll be sure to add this to my reading list :)

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  2. SummerApril 15, 2015 at 11:49 AM

    My human remembers this book from a while back!

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  3. The Swiss CatsApril 15, 2015 at 12:56 PM

    That sounds like a nice book. Purrs

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  4. AnonymousApril 15, 2015 at 2:23 PM

    Gweat weview posty. Glad yous enjoyed da book. And weez shawed and awe purrayin' fur sweet Magnus.

    Luv ya'

    Dezi and Lexi

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  5. Brian's Home BlogApril 15, 2015 at 6:09 PM

    I don't think I could handle the sad parts.

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  6. meowmeowmansApril 15, 2015 at 7:25 PM

    That sounds like a really nice book. Thanks for the recommendation ... we will add it to our reading list! :)

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  7. Meezer's Mews & Terrieristical WoofsApril 15, 2015 at 11:40 PM

    Sounds like a truly great read!

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  8. DonnaApril 15, 2015 at 11:47 PM

    Dat looks like fun!!


    Luv,

    Angel Keisha and Murphy the Poodle

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  9. Lola The Rescued CatApril 16, 2015 at 10:31 AM

    Another bok to put on Mommy's reading list!

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  10. Lola The Rescued CatApril 16, 2015 at 10:31 AM

    Another bok to put on Mommy's reading list!

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  11. AmyShojaiApril 17, 2015 at 5:30 AM

    So nice to see a fellow Cat Writers Association member's book reviewed here!

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  12. RobinApril 17, 2015 at 1:36 PM

    These stories sound like great reading. Every once in a while we all need something heartwarming! It sounds like she has had some great kitty experiences.

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  13. Marie AApril 17, 2015 at 8:00 PM

    Cat stories are the best, Sounds like a good read :)

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  14. Carol Bruce CollettApril 19, 2015 at 4:03 PM

    Sounds great!

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  15. UnknownApril 21, 2015 at 7:22 AM

    Thank you, Sierra for the great review and thanks to your readers for their sweet comments. Catscapades is the book that launched my Klepto Cat Mystery series. It took me from strict nonfiction writer (for 40 years) to storyteller (albeit true stories) to fiction-writer of the Klepto Cat Mysteries. Today I published my 50th book and number 10 in the Klepto Cat Mystery series. So, as you can see, Catscapades is close to my heart--as are many of the kitties I write about in the book.

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