
Homer's Odyssey
A Fearless Feline Tale, or How I Learned About Love and Life with a Blind Wonder
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Renée Raudman
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Gwen Cooper
About this listen
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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Critic reviews
“A wonderful book for animal lovers."—Temple Grandin, author of Animals in Translation
“Entertaining, heart-warming, and sometimes heart-wrenching….Throughout, Homer entertains with his insatiable curiosity and joie de vivre...I couldn’t put the book down and I read half the passages aloud to my husband. I guarantee you’ll find the book as engaging as I did.”—Catster
“Moving and inspiring . . . a three-hankie tale of life and the love that can exist between owner and pet.”—Florida Times-Union
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When five-week-old Prudence, a brown tabby, meets a woman named Sarah in a deserted construction site on Manhattan's Lower East Side, she knows she's found the human she was meant to adopt. For three years their lives are filled with laughter, tuna, catnaps, music, and the unchanging routines Prudence craves. Then one day Sarah doesn't come home. From Prudence's perch on the windowsill she sees Laura, the daughter who hardly ever comes to visit Sarah, arrive with her new husband. They're carrying boxes.
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Sweet Story!
- By Trish on 10-11-13
By: Gwen Cooper
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- Maryann
- 01-05-15
Light warm and at times tense
What made the experience of listening to Homer's Odyssey the most enjoyable?
The authors love for her animals and their distinct personalities
What was one of the most memorable moments of Homer's Odyssey?
Author struggle to get home to her cats after 911.
Which scene was your favorite?
Anything where Homer literally throws himself into a situation . His continuous leaps of faith.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
When Homer got sick
Any additional comments?
Please read this heart warming book. It fills you with joy.
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- lyl
- 10-08-11
A Must Read!
I have purchased and read the physical book, the Kindle edition and listened to the Audible edition of this book. I plan on gifting it to several people for Christmas. It is that good! Truly enjoyed the interview with author and husband on Audible edition. The author said that 10% of profits go to varius animal charitie. Please buy this book!
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- Deanna McKinney
- 07-28-15
I will never . . .
I will never turn down a blind cat of any color! Good job, Ms. Cooper!
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- Trish
- 06-04-21
fabulous...my daughter has 3 cats
I have to share this book with friends....great for a book club read. that is how I found it.
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- Vukodlak
- 07-13-17
Blind Kitten guides the sighted to enlightenment.
Loved it! Made me think and feel... and more importantly, act. Plan. Pray. Play. Purr!
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-07-22
I LOVE THIS SORRY SO MUCH
I would never think that a blind cat would be so brave but when I think of it it makes sense he or she would not be able to see all the thing’s that scares people or other animals and poor Scarlett she is so misunderstood she just didn’t like people
I would recommend this book for dog or bird lovers( my cousin Scarlett recommend this book to me)
It is good ❤️❤️💕💕❤️❤️💕💕❤️❤️💕💕❤️❤️
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- jeanette fox
- 07-21-24
The personality of cats, the unstoppable nature of her blind cat
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I’ve been reading Christian and biblical books and decided to take a little break and since I have 2 cats thought this would be interesting. This was absolutely delightful to listen to. She truly made the personality of each cat come alive. I listed almost straight thru in one night. The part about 9/11 and the twin towers and distressing about her beloved pets. When she took Homer to vet thinking this was it I started crying and then quite relieved when all was okay. Loved every minute of this story, and if you’re an animal lover you will not be disappointed. Almost wish there was a sequel.
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- Cheryl a DeMont
- 08-30-16
homer fantastic
I never cry over a story but I did over homer it was a great story. I have had a kitten I named Bob for a month now someone left him and his sister in the street to get run over his sister didn't make it but Bob did cause I had him Bob is a so funny he is two month now any ways this story made me think of him as soon as she saw homer she said I am taking hi what a great girl a heart of gold I hope she writes another book about the cats. maybe she can enclose the patio so none of the cats will fall off. I was so scared homer was going to die when he would not eat or drink not even play with his worm I will send this book to every one I just wish I could give it a ten
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- Rebekah B.
- 02-15-21
Great Story
I enjoyed this story very much and especially enjoyed the message that no one gets to determine your potential.
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- Reading Junkie
- 04-02-18
Excellent story marred by sound issues
Homer's story was top notch!
My issues were with the sound and narration. The narrator speaks clearly; however, her pronouncement of 'S' as "sch" was distracting.
The author/husband interview at the end was impossible to listen to. While Gwen's voice is well amplified, Laurence is too quiet. This was especially disappointing as his voice is described as "booming" throughout the book. I was also not a fan of the author talking over her husband. I genuinely wanted to hear both voices.
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