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Once in nine lives, something extraordinary happens... The last thing Gwen Cooper wanted was another cat. She already had two, not to mention a phenomenally underpaying job and a recently broken heart. Then Gwen’s veterinarian called with a story about a three-week-old eyeless kitten who’d been abandoned. It was love at first sight. Everyone warned that Homer would always be an “underachiever,” never as playful or independent as other cats. But the kitten nobody believed in quickly grew into a three-pound dynamo, a tiny daredevil with a giant heart who eagerly made friends with every human who crossed his path. Homer scaled seven-foot bookcases with ease and leapt five feet into the air to catch flies in mid-buzz. He survived being trapped alone for days after 9/11 in an apartment near the World Trade Center, and even saved Gwen’s life when he chased off an intruder who broke into their home in the middle of the night. But it was Homer’s unswerving loyalty, his infinite capacity for love, and his joy in the face of all obstacles that inspired Gwen daily and transformed her life. And by the time she met the man she would marry, she realized Homer had taught her the most important lesson of all: Love isn’t something you see with your eyes. Homer’s Odyssey is the once-in-a-lifetime story of an extraordinary cat and his human companion. It celebrates the refusal to accept limits—on love, ability, or hope against overwhelming odds. By turns jubilant and moving, it’s a memoir for anybody who’s ever fallen completely and helplessly in love with a pet.
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"Awesome book! I do love cats however I have read other books with cats and did not always like the book. A co-worker of mine who has never owned a cat and never wanted to actually told me about this book. The book was given to her and she was gonna read a little bit on road trip but after starting the book, she was just unable to put it down. I think it is a wonderful story and the fact of it being true is amazing. "
— Charla (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Renée Raudman gives a warm delivery to this love story of human and cat…The author’s delight in Homer’s accomplishments and bravery shine through in Raudman’s loving, joyful narration…Raudman is the perfect match for the first-time author’s plainspoken text.”
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“Through twelve years, six moves, several boyfriends, and a showdown with a burglar, this tender and affecting book reveals Homer’s lessons about love and acceptance—and how he transformed Cooper into the woman she had always wanted to be.”
— Publishers Weekly
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New York Times bestseller
Homer's Odyssey Listener Reviews
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Charla, 5/30/2017
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" I loved it! I've read many cat books and this is one of the best--I laughed in a number of places. The part where one cat successfully woos and wins her anti-cat boyfriend is terrific... Homer, himself, is wonderful, especially his stay with Jorge and the mach amigos. "
— Lisa, 2/19/2014 -
" LOVE cats, HATE this book...Gwen Cooper seems like a self important shallow biatch, despite having adopted a cat with no eyes...She sucks and so does this book...and i have news for you, if you liked this book you also suck. I hope you find this review helpful. "
— Lisa, 2/6/2014 -
" Blech. After "love saves the day" I thought I'd try another Gwen cooper. This book was a challenging re telling of the love of her cat that she adopted. The cat has no eyes due to early kitten hood disasters. My curiosity was peaked. But it just went on and on. I finally gave up. "
— Darla, 2/5/2014 -
" i want a blind cat and a baby barn owl and a wolf dog! "
— Vivian, 1/30/2014 -
" This book was as heart warming as it was funny and real and just plain damn good!!!! You don't have to be a cat lover to enjoy this unputdownable book!! "
— Brenda, 1/20/2014 -
" Loved it. Loved that cat! "
— Rose, 1/12/2014 -
" This a nicely written tale of an inspriting little kitty. I was able to put it down and pick it up, but ultimately really enjoyed the book. "
— Angela, 1/4/2014 -
" Nice book - I think you'd HAVE to be an animal lover to enjoy this book though. Light read - amazing stories about the cat - but, I'll probably search for a different book for my kids to read a nice cat story. "
— Mo, 12/16/2013 -
" With the main subject being an extraordinary cat, I knew that I was at least going to like this book. What I didn't count on was loving it. A great memoir. "
— Hana, 11/25/2013 -
" I loved this book. It is an amazing and inspiring story. I loved the writing style of the author. It is very engaging and funny. My 12 year old is reading it now "
— Samina, 11/14/2013 -
" A new favorite. Anyone who has ever loved a pet to distraction will understand this book. Anyone who has ever been through a break-up will connect with this story. Anyone who feels inspired by and compassion for animals will love this book. "
— Jenny, 11/3/2013 -
" I think that this is my feel good book of the year! "
— Melea, 10/24/2013 -
" What can I say I was in the mood for fluff and I miss my cat and am thinking about getting another one. THis may just push me over the edge. "
— Denise, 7/9/2013 -
" love reading about a blind cat and the adventures he got into "
— Nina, 3/6/2013 -
" was a great book. I did think that the author did leave you hanging a few times. I also think that she over explained or rambled on on other points but all in all a really great book to read. "
— Audra, 4/9/2012 -
" A fabulous story about an amazing cat and his owner. Worth reading for any animal lover. Author is kind of long winded on things I didn't care about. But when she got back to the good stuff it kept me reading. "
— Aprille, 2/27/2012 -
" It was a very sweet and inspiring read about an extraordinary cat whose personality leapt from the pages. Reading about what this cat could do without the benefit of sight had me goading my own cat that she was just lazy. "
— Rachelle, 2/17/2012 -
" A poor black cat that lost both of his eyes due to an infection is adopted by the author and has some crazy (true) adventures! So great to see there are others out there that love their cats as much as I love mine! A cat lover's dream to read and no sad endings! "
— Jackie, 11/22/2011 -
" I loved this book. Even though I cried my eyes out I couldn't wait to read more and more. This story is so wonderfully touching. If you are an animal lover this is a must read. "
— Melissa, 8/8/2011 -
" If your a cat lover you'll love this book but it'll tug at your heart strings in some parts - overall I would recommend this book!!!!! The message behind the writing is wonderful - i'm sure you'll love Homer the cat as much as I did!!! "
— Christine, 7/7/2011 -
" Proving that everything makes a little more sense through a cat's eyes (or lack thereof!). "
— Allison, 5/23/2011 -
" Loved this book!!! Recommend to all cat & pet lovers. Such a heart warming, encouraging, feel-good story. Thanks mom, for passing it on to me. I will pass it on to the next person! "
— Gretchen, 5/20/2011 -
" I really enjoyed this book. Very heart warming to see how Homer does not even realize he is disadvantaged. "
— Patti, 5/15/2011 -
" Lovely and heart-felt writing. Homer reminds me of another great cat -- Merlin -- who only lost one eye, but lived life with passion and never met a person he didn't love. Not finished yet, but would recommend based on what I've already read. "
— Robert, 5/7/2011 -
" I'm halfway through and it's the most heart-warming book I've read recently. You'll fall in love with Homer, all he has is love to give. "
— Marisa, 5/4/2011 -
" Definitely a book for cat people, you can't help but wish you had a "Homer" of your own. What an amazing cat and a testimony to being all that you can be. "
— Lynn, 4/29/2011 -
" Nice book - I think you'd HAVE to be an animal lover to enjoy this book though. Light read - amazing stories about the cat - but, I'll probably search for a different book for my kids to read a nice cat story. "
— Mo, 4/28/2011 -
" Everybody falls i love with Homer, the badass tiny little blind cat. Me, too. "
— Kaethe, 4/25/2011 -
" This book was a little funny. "
— Devin, 4/25/2011 -
" I actually listened to this book on CD while traveling. It is an excellent book. I love, love, loved it. "
— Janice, 4/24/2011
About Gwen Cooper
Gwen Cooper is the author of several novels and memoirs, including the New York Times bestselling Homer’s Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale, or How I Learned about Love and Life with a Blind Wonder Cat. She is a frequent speaker at shelter fundraisers; donates 10 percent of her royalties from Homer’s Odyssey to organizations that serve abused, abandoned, and disabled pets; and serves on the advisory board of Tabby’s Place in Ringoes, New Jersey. She lives in Manhattan with her husband, Laurence. She also lives with her two perfect cats—Clayton “the Tripod” and his litter-mate, Fanny—who aren’t impressed with any of it.
About Renée Raudman
Renée Raudman is an actor and Earphones Award–winning audiobook narrator. She has performed on film, television, radio, and on stage and can also be heard in several video games and hundreds of television and radio voice-overs.