He taught so many lessons, and touched so many lives, that I can’t dismiss it as chance. I believe Dewey Readmore Books, the famous library cat of Spencer, Iowa, was one of those angels.

They appear thanks to the important people in our lives, but also through chance meetings and strangers. These angels of opportunity, as I like to think of them, come in all forms. I believe in “teachable moments,” when we can learn something valuable about life if our eyes and hearts are open to the world around us. I disagree with the person who wrote that letter, because I do believe there are angels walking among us, helping us grow. I don’t believe in angels, but Dewey comes close.”

'synopsis' may belong to another edition of this title. From a divorced mother in Alaska who saved a drowning kitten on Christmas Eve to a troubled Vietnam veteran whose heart was opened by his long relationship with a rescued cat, these Dewey-style stories will inspire readers to laugh, cry, care, and, most importantly, believe in the magic of animals to touch individual lives. Vicki learned, through extensive interviews and story sharing, what made these cats special, and how they fit into Dewey's community of perseverance and love. The amazing felines in this book include Dewey, of course, whose further never-before-told adventures are shared, and several others who Vicki found out about when their owners reached out to her. Now, Dewey is back, with even more heartwarming moments and life lessons to share.ĭewey's Nine Lives offers nine funny, inspiring, and heartwarming stories about cats-all told from the perspective of 'Dewey's Mom,' librarian Vicki Myron. Dewey touched readers everywhere, who realized that no matter how difficult their lives might seem, or how ordinary their talents, they can-and should-make a positive difference to those around them. No doubt about it, Dewey has created a community. It has sold nearly a million copies, spawned three children's books, and will be the basis for an upcoming movie. The cat that captured America's hearts returns, to share more of his special brand of magic.ĭewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World was a blockbuster bestseller and a publishing phenomenon.

Dewey's Nine Lives by Vicki Myron