Does Homer s Odyssey seem like it tells a good tale?
“Homer’s Odyssey,” Gwen Cooper (Delacorte Press, 287 pages, $20) What’s with all the animal books, you might be asking. It does seem like quite a few have passed through this column. But darn it, people like them, and publishers like them, because animal stories touch our hearts in ways that are, in fact, the stuff of research. That said, this “fearless feline tail” tells the story of Homer, a blind cat rescued by animal volunteer and author Gwen Cooper, who discovers that this eyeless kitten has more than enough heart and brains to make up for his lack of sight. She recounts her life with Homer in Manhattan during the horrific days surrounding the 9/11 attacks and the manner in Homer protected her and kept her company when loneliness took root. If you don’t like cats, Homer may still get under your skin — it’s an unusual story. If you love cats, this memoir will make a great addition to your reading. Sources:
Homer’s Odyssey is a very special book, written by Gwen Cooper. Gwen is Homer’s mom…Homer is a blind cat. Gwen adopted Homer when he was a tiny kitten. His eyes were infected so severely, that they had to be removed. Gwen took Homer home with her, wondering what exactly she was doing with another cat…a blind one, to boot! Gwen had 2 cats already…Scarlett and Vashti. They were unsure of their new little brother at first. Homer became the light of Gwen’s life. Where he lived his world in darkness, he brought sunshine and happiness to all who met him. Homer’s Odyssey is a wonderful story. Anyone who loves cats (or any animal) should read this. Homer’s antics are incredibly entertaining. From his taste in music: “I learned that music had a tremendous impact on Homer’s moods. Anything with a hard, driving tempo-rock or clubby dance music, for instance-sent him into a tizzy. Hole’s “Live Through This” made him hyper almost beyond the telling of it. He’d tear around the living room, lea
