Mickey
The Cat Who Raised Me

It would surprise no one who has met me to know I am a sucker for a good cat story. And while I would have liked a little more of the cat and a little less of the author’s coming of age, I thought Mickey was a great way for her to structure her story. This is a super fast read and a very interesting......more

I’m such a sucker when it comes to books involving pets — cats and dogs especially. So when I was given the opportunity to read a book about a cat named Mickey, I was over the moon! I was expecting a story similar to those pet books written by W. Bruce Cameron, Tatum Talks; Mica Stone or Marth Teache......more

This is the first of this author's books I have read. It is interesting, though if you're hoping for long tales of a cuddly cat, look elsewhere. Mickey is a tough, no nonsense cat but also the close companion of a child who reads as awkward and lonely. A charming story and full of unique people, wel......more

The author, when a young lonely girl facing eye surgery for the second time, finds solace with her feisty kitten she names Mickey. A touching story that will appeal to cat lovers of all ages.......more

It’s difficult to resist a book with a kitten staring at me from the cover. It doesn’t hurt that I love memoirs, though. I enjoyed learning about the inception of Helen Brown’s relationship with a polydactyl kitten she named Mickey. It wasn’t quite what I’d expected, as the subtitle led me to believ......more