
Homer and the Holiday Miracle
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Gwen Cooper
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Gwen Cooper
About this listen
Homer, the world-renowned Blind Wonder Cat, returns this holiday season with an ins-purr-ational tale filled with holiday cheer!
Fifteen years earlier, doctors had warned that Homer - a tiny, sightless kitten - was unlikely to survive and probably wouldn't have much of a life even if he did. Miraculously and against all the odds, however, Homer grew into a feline dynamo who scaled seven-foot bookcases with ease, saved his human mom's life when he chased a late-night burglar from their apartment, and rose to global fame-paving the way for other special-needs animals once considered "unadoptable".
Now, only two weeks before Christmas, with doctors once again decreeing that Homer didn't have much time - that he wouldn't even make it to Christmas Eve - Homer showed everyone that he still had one more miracle left in him. The heroic blind cat proved again, once and for all, that hope and love aren't things you see with your eyes. You see them with your heart.
Humorous and heartwarming, Homer and the Holiday Miracle will leave you filled with the true spirit of the season.
©2018 Gwen Cooper (P)2018 Blackstone Audio, Inc.Listeners also enjoyed...
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- A. Marshall
- 12-25-20
miracles happen
Animals dont listen and prove that sometimes there is still more story left. Have faith, give love, enjoy everyday that you have with them
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- Rebekah B.
- 01-25-21
loved it!
This was a wonderful story with a powerful message. No one defines your potential and you should live every day to the fullest!
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- Archie R. Whitehill
- 01-05-22
Love was the miracle
A short and powerful story about a friendship and the strengthening power of love. Recommended.
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- Tina
- 08-28-22
loved it
enjoyed this book. our family had a 3 legged sheltie when we girls were young. and like your Himer, Heidi did not know her disability. I am so glad you were given a reprieve.
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- Flying Girl
- 11-27-20
Heart warming
This is a sweet heart warming story for cat lovers especially. If you are a cat lover you should definitely listen.
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- Britt Travis
- 03-03-22
If you love a cat...
Don't read if you are wearing mascara. Love this story ❤️ Homer and all like him are blessings.
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- Rebecca Nicholson
- 02-22-22
Spectacular
I love anything written about Homer! My kids and I read them together. Very good story.
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- KitKat514
- 06-04-24
Homer Bear Is A Survivor
I read Homer's Odyssey, which I loved, so I had to see what other miracle Homer had to share. I enjoyed the fact that Gwen Cooper narrates the book. You can tell from her voice that she and Homer had a very special spiritual connection. I had a cat diagnosed with liver failure that did not survive as long as Homer but it was interesting when Gwen talked about Homer having a ravenous appetite. It reminded me of my Who-dee. Gwen's ending thoughts were very true and touching.
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- Debbie
- 12-07-20
Sweet Story for Animal Lovers
The story of Homer the Blind cat and his devastating Christmas illness that brought sadness and worry to his human family, and eventually taught them that he still some living to do. If you are an animal lover, you will find joy in this short tale.
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- Gail D.
- 12-08-20
Loved This One!
The story of sweet Homer, a blind cat, who, in spite of the odds, lived life to the fullest. This one is a keeper, and one I will come back to often.
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