Cleveland Amory's Compleat Cat: Three Volumes in One, the Cat Who Came for Christmas/The Cat and the Curmudgeon/The Best Cat Ever

Purchasing again!!!!! A love encyclopedia.

I read this compilation of the authors three books a while back and when I came across it the other day I decided that I should write a review on it because of how wonderful I found the books! The author is part of a group who helps find homes for homeless animals and one the group asks for his help in rescuing this cat that she has observed for a while that needs care but she can't catch on her own. He helps her catch the cat, which involves a bit of a struggle and then has to keep the cat at his apartment for a few days until they can get it looked at by the vet and then adopted out to a new family. As soon as he gets it to his apartment, the cat disappears in the apartment and they look high and low to find it-what a humorous event. This is the story of an independent cat and the author and the strong bond that they develop. Beautiful story! As a fellow cat owner, I highly recommend this book.

Personally, I enjoyed Amory's tale of Polar Bear for several reasons. First of all, the storyline is interesting and realisting, drawing in the reader and never failing to entertain. Second of all, Amory's writing style allows you to feel as if you are the owner of Polar Bear, which is truly amazing because you are no longer simply reading a book about somebody written by somebody, you are in the book itself. Lastly, Compleat Cat is not a heavy read. It is something that you would read when you have some time to spare, without the necessity of becoming deeply involved in it, which can be cumbersome on occasion when you simply want to relax a bit. In a way, Amory's Compleat Cat is like a kid's book for adults. The story is sweet and interesting, not depressing, and light enough to read at any time. Amory is able to put a smile on our faces and keep us turning the pages.

The reader is engrossed with the book from the first moment. I enjoyed his telling of Polar Bear's antics and how they grew to have a very special relationship. It was reminiscent of my own cat, Ophelia, who lived to be 20 years old, and when she died it took me a long time to get over it. As Cleveland Amory put it: She lives in my heart forever. My only regret is that I didn't know about the book sooner so that I could have shared my comments with Mr. Amory. His book holds a special place in my heart.

I read these books some time ago and found them extremely heart warming. I loved them and am buying another copy for a gift. They will brighten up any reader's day... Recommend highly...

How wonderful to see Cleveland Armory's stories of Polar Bear all in one place! Armory writes with warmth, compassion, and humor about his adventures with the stray cat who adopts him. Polar Bear is a wonderful creature, and Armory captures his every mood with flair and style. A must read for anyone who loves cats, or even just a good story.