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A Cat Named Darwin - by  William Jordan (Paperback) - 1 of 1

A Cat Named Darwin - by William Jordan (Paperback)

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  • In this endearing memoir, William Jordan's reluctant adoption of a stray cat leads to an unexpectedly deep bond, one that will be immediately recognizable to anyone who has ever fallen under the spell of a pet.
  • Author(s): William Jordan
  • 187 Pages
  • Pets, Cats

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In this endearing memoir, William Jordan's reluctant adoption of a stray cat leads to an unexpectedly deep bond, one that will be immediately recognizable to anyone who has ever fallen under the spell of a pet. When Jordan brings Darwin into his home, he is forced into a commitment more devoted and sincere than any he has known before. He observes Darwin not only with the lovestruck gaze of a doting pet owner but also with the keen eye of a trained scientist, and he ruminates insightfully on the complex relationship between humans and their pets. Through issues of territory and separation, sickness and health, Jordan's heartrending memoir of his relationship with Darwin is made irresistible by his self-effacing honesty, his ever-present wit, and, above all, the unashamed nakedness of his emotions (San Diego Union-Tribune).



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In this endearing memoir, William Jordan's reluctant adoption of a stray cat leads to an unexpectedly deep bond, one that will be immediately recognizable to anyone who has ever fallen under the spell of a pet. When Jordan brings Darwin into his home, he is forced into a commitment more devoted and sincere than any he has known before. He observes Darwin not only with the lovestruck gaze of a doting pet owner but also with the keen eye of a trained scientist, and he ruminates insightfully on the complex relationship between humans and their pets. Through issues of territory and separation, sickness and health, Jordan's heartrending memoir of his relationship with Darwin is made irresistible by his "self-effacing honesty, his ever-present wit, and, above all, the unashamed nakedness of his emotions" (San Diego Union-Tribune).



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"Cat fanciers will enjoy this memoir by a 45-year-old man who lived alone until his heart was stolen by an orange cat . . ." Publishers Weekly

". . . [A] perfectly pitched account that nicely balances sentiment and science . . . A perceptive and intelligent tribute to man's other best friend." Kirkus Reviews


Dimensions (Overall): 8.59 Inches (H) x 5.46 Inches (W) x .51 Inches (D)
Weight: .6 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 187
Genre: Pets
Sub-Genre: Cats
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Theme: Breeds
Format: Paperback
Author: William Jordan
Language: English
Street Date: November 12, 2003
TCIN: 90173156
UPC: 9780618382286
Item Number (DPCI): 247-04-3271
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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