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This sophisticated exploration of the bond between women and their cats examines everything from the history of cats (Cleopatra) to the stereotypes of women who choose to live with cats (the 'cat lady') to the power of female images relating to cats (Catwoman). It is also a moving memoir of this award-winning author's relationship with her own cats, and will deepen any reader's understanding of the feline in her life.
Customer Review: A Kitty Connection
This book has been very insightful for me and some of my friends (this was a great gift item!). What I found most intriguing was the reconstruction of the make-up of "The Old Cat Lady" myth. It makes sense that it was built out of confusion, disdain, and the urge to make women feel repressed. The stories presented here are very enjoyable, and I found myself retelling them to several friends. It's nice to realize a bit of a community here. I thought this book was going to be totally unrelated to most of the other books I've been reading lately that are about Wicca. I was pleasantly surprised to find a little blurb about Wicca in chapter 3. I am definitely glad for the positive coverage, the more informed people are about various ways of life, the less bigoted the world will be.
Customer Review: a fantastic book
A great book for any women who loves cats. It tells about the very apprent female and feline love affair that's gone on for thousounds of years. It's really informative and interesting. It will make you feel closer to the special feline in your life. Remarkable book.


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