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Homer's Odyssey

a Fearless Feline Tale, or How I Learned About Love and Life With a Blind Wonder Cat
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Aug 10, 2022
I absolutely loved this story. I have no idea if it was a true story or not but the braveness of this little feline can teach us all a real lesson. Just because you have a handicap doesn't mean you can live a wonderful life.
Jun 01, 2021TheMule88 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome book to read about the mighty cat, Homer and his wonderful adoptive mother.
Sep 10, 2019
This has been one of my favourite reads this year- probably in the top 10. Gwen Cooper is an incredible author, and the books is a hilarious, heart warming read. I would recommend to any pet lover. (Especially Cat Lovers.)
Jun 12, 2019pondgrl rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful story! Homer lost his eyes to infection when he was just a kitten, but that didn't let it stop him! He was truly a force of nature, and just a sweet fur-baby. Reading about what a date did when he saw a black cat (gasp!) made me…
May 20, 2018jimstevenson1978gmail rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Wonderfully written book. Homer is an inspiration for overcoming difficulties in life and the author's compassion is so heart warming.
QueenBoadicea
Aug 07, 2015QueenBoadicea rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Not your ordinary pet story, the saga of little Homer is inspiring, joyful and sure to please, even if you’re not a cat lover. Homer’s audacity, cheerfulness, vivacity, willingness to accept nearly everybody into his inner circle and an…
FindingJane
Aug 07, 2015FindingJane rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Not your ordinary pet story, the saga of little Homer is inspiring, joyful and sure to please, even if you’re not a cat lover. Homer’s audacity, cheerfulness, vivacity, willingness to accept nearly everybody into his inner circle and an…
Aug 04, 2015SoftFire rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Highly amusing and touching. I especially liked the chapter regarding her transfer from Miami to New York. My heart broke for all the animals no one came back for following 9/11. I admire Gwen's determination.
May 24, 2014JM624 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastically Heart Warming Must Read!!!! Borrowed this book from the library to first see if it's worth purchasing. After reading it .. I "DEFINITELY" want to buy it!!! Very touching & heart warming from start to finish. Even though it…
Jun 29, 2013mew7958 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
As a cat lover, I enjoyed the book. Makes you love your fur-baby all the more.
May 28, 2013modestgoddess rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
This is the part of the library blurb that really says it all: "...it was Homer's unswerving loyalty, his infinite capacity for love, and his joy in the face of all obstacles that inspired Gwen daily and transformed her life." Anyone who…
Jan 22, 2013lilypad_1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A very inspirational book by an author who has clearly studied and enjoyed her cat companions. She saved his life and then he saved her life. As a cat lover I read it in one day, as a disabled person it gave me a good example of courage…
Oct 05, 2012dontbugmeimreading rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Homer is an extraordinary cat. Losing both eyes to infection when he was just a few weeks old, he gets by just fine without them and ends up teaching his "Mom" how to see with her heart.
Jul 05, 2012Whisty rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Homer will leave a permanent pawprint of love on your heart!
Jul 03, 2012KathiT rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Interesting tale, particularly her close encounter w/NYC during 9/11. Cat really is amazing, which surprised me! All's well that ends well!
Feb 27, 201221221018293347 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I always thought that non-fiction books were boring. This is another non-fiction book that is very interesting. Homer is blind and his new 'mom' learns lots about life and taking chances from Homer. A very endearing story.
Dec 21, 2011pattyskypants rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Not for cat people only.
Mar 03, 2011Incinerated_Newt rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A cute story that will have cat lovers alternating between tears and laughter. If you enjoyed Dewey, you'll like Homer.
Feb 25, 2011HereHere rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A great, true story. Some very interesting background on the USA too.
Feb 11, 2011DalysJ rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Originally I took this book out because the cat pictured on the cover looked a lot like my own cat. I always thought books about people's pets were totally lame...but this was a great read! Homer's story is truly amazing. Sure, parts of…
Dec 09, 2010buddycats rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Loved this story of a courageous little cat who could do anything despite his handicap.
Nov 18, 2009SenatorsFan rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
If you like cats and need a heart-warming, touching story, then this is the book for you! Similar to "Dewey: the small-town library cat who touched the world", Homer definitely has a personality you'll remember. Told with humour and love.
Aug 27, 2009
For the blog post that started it all see http://open.salon.com/blog/gwen_cooper/2008/10/01/night_of_the_hunter