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I have read this book 4 times since I bought it. If you are a cat person, it is a must have. If you aren't a cat person, you would still enjoy this book.


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Homer Odyssey Gwen Cooper 9780385343855 Books Reviews

If you love cats you will love Homer and this book!

What a wonderful real-life story of a woman, who despite owning two cats and living in an apartment, adopts a blind kitten. But he's not just blind, he has no eyes, as his eyes were removed when he was just a very young kitten. But the story of the travails and triumphs of cute little Homer will melt your heart! You'll read how he managed to map out his home in three dimensions using his senses of hearing, touch, smell, and perhaps a sixth sense of knowing all. His sixth sense allow him to run around and jump up on various furnishings without bumping into walls or otherwise hurting himself. You'll also read how Homer and his two cat friends were trapped in their apartment for days because their building was in the danger zone after the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center. (Without giving away the story, they came through without a scratch due to the derring-do of Homer's human mom.)

If you love cats and the people who love them you will really enjoy reading Homer's story.
I received this amazing book as a gift. You don't have to be a cat lover to fall in love with Homer which is a beautifully written story about an incredible, special blind cat. I have given at least 20 copies as gifts, who in turn have purchased them as gifts for others. It has been translated into over 20 languages, inspired many people across the globe to adopt and save thousands of animals who have different needs, especially blind.

My house is full with 4 black cats, and 2 small black dogs, but when a mostly blind, black cat needed a home, there was no hesitation on my part. Homer is a one of a kind, but he inspired me as well to give this new beautiful kitty a home.
Thank you Gwen Cooper for sharing him with the world.
One of the best books I have ever read! I highly recommend it to anyone. Not just cat lovers, or pet owners. I enjoyed it so much, I searched for a bought Gwen Cooper's other books as well. Homer's Odyssey is a great book. His story is inspirational. In fact, I have since adopted a blind cat that lost her eyes due to head trauma on the streets of Thailand. She was older then Homer so she still remembers having sight and isn't quite as fearless as he was. But she is an amazing cat and I see a lot of what Gwen talks about in Homer's Odyssey when I watch my Coconut.
Read from April 01 to 06, 2015

OMG! I am in love with Homer! This cat Gwen rescued from her vet is the most touching stories I have read in a while. He was brought in by some people at around 3 weeks with messed up eyes. They said they found him and wanted him euthanized. Well the vet wasn't having any of that, she removed his eyes and when no one wanted him, her last resort was to ask Gwen who already had two cats and couldn't afford another one at the time. She couldn't help herself and took him!

The stories about Homer learning the lay of his land in the house is amazing! He just had a strong will to live and discover things. You just have to read the book to get the full effect!

I have to say my favorite part of the book is with the burglar. I laughed so hard I thought I was going to crack a rib! Who ever heard of a blind attack cat! Well that burglar was stunned to say the least. I can not believe how funny that scene was, I would like to write it out here but I will save it so you can buy the book )

I am going to add a SPOILER!!!!!! IT'S A PART FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE BOOK!!!

**SPOILER**

*TAKEN FROM THE BOOK*

When I walked in with my date, Homer ran to greet me at the door. And there, hanging from his mouth, was a tampon. The whiteness of it stood out against his black fur in vivid, mortifying relief. He scampered around in gleeful triumph for a moment, then promptly ran over and sat expectantly on his haunches in front of me, tampon clutched in between his jaws like a dog with a rawhide bone.
My date looked taken aback, to say the least, "What the....is that a.." He stammered for a moment, before finally managing, "Did something happen to your cat?"
I hunkered down on my heels, and Homer happily climbed into my lap, dropping the purloined tampon at my feet. "He's fine," I answered. "He doesn't have any eyes, is all."

*END*

I thought that summed up Homer to a capital T!

I recommend this book to one and all, it's a very inspirational story about a cat that beat the odds!

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One of my favorite books I've read. I heard about it on "My Cat From Hell" where Gwen guest starred for an episode. I never heard of the book but, being an avid cat lover, I figured I wouldn't be disappointed.
I was right. The only time I put this book down (reluctantly) was for work.
Gwen knows how to pull your heart strings. Being an owner of a beautiful baby abandoned as a kitten who patiently waited two years in the shelter for me to take her home, I cried so many tears of fear and joy that I started using a tissue for my bookmark. After finishing it I sent copies to all my fellow cat/pet owners, friends that are down on their luck and need something to believe in, and everyone that I know with a passionate soul.
I cannot recommend this book enough. If you want a book that can lift your spirit up in a way you didn't think possible (through a pint size blind black cat superhero) this is exactly want you need.
I have read this book 4 times since I bought it. If you are a cat person, it is a must have. If you aren't a cat person, you would still enjoy this book.