Making Rounds with Oscar: The Extraordinary Gift of an Ordinary Cat
A remarkable cat. A life-changing story. Making Rounds with Oscar: The Extraordinary Gift of an Ordinary Cat is the story of a doctor who, at first, doesn’t always listen; of the patients he serves; of their caregivers; and, most importantly, of a cat who teaches by example, embracing moments...
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A remarkable cat. A life-changing story. Making Rounds with Oscar: The Extraordinary Gift of an Ordinary Cat is the story of a doctor who, at first, doesn’t always listen; of the patients he serves; of their caregivers; and, most importantly, of a cat who teaches by example, embracing moments of life that so many of us shy away from. “Oscar has much to teach us about empathy and courage. I couldn’t put it down.” —Sara Gruen, author of Water for Elephants “This book is a must-read. Truly, this is a story that needs to be told.” —Fresh Fiction “You’ll be moved.” —People “This touching and engaging book is a must-read for more than just cat lovers; anyone who enjoys a well-written and compelling story will find much to admire in its unlikely hero.” —Publishers Weekly “[The] book, both touching and humorous, isn’t just about Oscar. It’s about listening and letting go.” —USA Today
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9781401310431 (1401310435)
ASIN: 1401310435
Publish date: April 5th 2011
Publisher: Hyperion
Pages no: 256
Edition language: English
Category:
Non Fiction,
Autobiography,
Memoir,
Biography,
Book Club,
Adult,
Medical,
Animals,
Cats,
Inspirational,
Death
I enjoyed this book more than I expected to. Mainly I listened to it because the book I really wanted to read, Cat Daddy: What the World's Most Incorrigible Cat Taught Me About Life, Love, and Coming Clean, wasn't available, and I've been craving books that demonstrate an appreciation for the role c...
Absolutely wonderful book. See what Telly Says....
I thought this book was just ok... I wasn't expecting the tone to be so solemn! I also work in a nursing home with several dementia-sufferers, so I can connect with the author on that level. I was hoping the book would be more light-hearted, though. Definitely a downer..
Excellent, sensitive treatment of end-of-life-care.
Oscar is a cat, but he is not an ordinary cat. No, as Dosa, a doctor at an old folks home where Oscar lives, soon learns, Oscar has an amazing skill: Oscar somehow senses when a person’s time is up and he goes to sit with the dying person during his last days and hours on earth.