The Cat and the Curmudgeon

This is the second of three books about Polar Bear, the cat adopted by Cleveland Amory. It continues the story of their life together and Amory's work with animal protection. Polar Bear is a very interesting cat and the words and thoughts given to him by Amory are amusing. Anyone who is owned by a cat will enjoy all three books. The Cat Who Came for Christmas and The Best Cat Ever are the other two.

I read Mr. Armory's first book about his beloved cat, Polar Bear and loved it, but this one is even better. I only wish that I had found my love of reading and cats earlier in life so I may have had a chance to write to him in person and tell him how wonderful he is. This man should be deemed a Saint, in his life time, he did for animals what Mother Teresa did for the poor of Calcutta. I also wish I could have met Polar Bear, a most amazing animal.This book is a great mix of humor and wonderful stories of Polar Bears antics with numerous animals that Mr. Armory rescued. I am taking my time reading the last couple chapters and plan to do the same with The Best Cat Ever as I know that is the last of the series. I even rented the movie, Mr. North just to get a glimpse of this amazing man in a bit part.He is truly, The Best Writer Ever....

A delightful read and a must-have for any animal lover or pet owner. I laughed until tears came to my eyes. Keepsake for always, as well as a fantastic gift for anyone who loves cats. The man was a legend with a brilliant mind and sharp wit. I highly recommend this book..and the entire series of Polar Bear books, as well as his other works.

This well written, witty book is a classic. I missed it when it was new, but find the essays to be timely and humorous. Anyone who has ever owned a cat with a lot of "attitude" will understand Mr. Armony's wry commentary. He uses his cat as a way to write about everything from chess and to animal welfare to the vagaries of love.

Readers everywhere will remember "The Cat Who Came for Christmas". The book is a classic. This books picks up when that one left off. If you love your cat, you'll love Cleveland Amory's books. Hick, even dog lovers find pleasure here. A New York alley cat named Polar Bear will be everything you can imagine and more.