How much of an impact can an animal have? How many lives can one cat touch? How is it possible for an abandoned kitten to transform a small library, save a classic American town, and eventually become famous around the world? You can't even begin to answer those questions until you hear the charming story of Dewey Readmore Books, the beloved library cat of Spencer, Iowa. Dewey's story starts in the worst possible way. Only a few weeks old, on the coldest night of the year, he was stuffed into the returned book slot at the Spencer Public Library. He was found the next morning by library director, Vicki Myron, a single mother who had survived the loss of her family farm, a breast cancer scare, and an alcoholic husband. Dewey won her heart, and the hearts of the staff, by pulling himself up and hobbling on frostbitten feet to nudge each of them in a gesture of thanks and love. For the next nineteen years, he never stopped charming the people of Spencer with his enthusiasm, warmth, humility, (for a cat) and, above all, his sixth sense about who needed him most. As his fame grew from town to town, then state to state, and finally, amazingly, worldwide, Dewey became more than just a friend; he became a source of pride for an extraordinary Heartland farming town pulling its way slowly back from the greatest crisis in its long history.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
So "Not the Cat's Meow":
I am shocked on how many people really thought this book was a five. I consider a 5 starred book to have it all. I read "Marley and Me" and loved it. It was a touching story about a man and his dog. I was hoping for the feline version of this. Boy was I wrong. "Dewey", despite being the title's namesake, is NOT about a lovable cat! Its about the author. Its really all about her. Part of the author's life is when she found an orange tabby. Also, she makes this cat into more than what he could have possibly... more info
Not a cat lover, but loved this book.:
Just looking at the cover picture of Dewey, you can see he has soul. He was a friend to everyone. He did not let anyone down. You could count on Dewey Readmore Books. What a name. I enjoyed reading about all his antics and was especially fond of his treatment of people especially the handicapped little girl. He was special and I liked the weaving of the author's life into the story. Dewey was a healer as well. Really helped people---an outstanding animal. We could all learn a lesson from his love and... more info
Excellent book:
I loved this book. The story was bittersweet in places, heartbreaking in others, but mostly hopeful and and sweet. The writing is excellent. It is concise, easy to read, and hugely entertaining. Plus who can resist that sweet cat on the front?? (It is the real Dewey, which you learn later in the story!) I passed this book along to pretty much everyone I know. It's a fantastic story-- uplifting, and inspiring. Highly recommended.
appreciated gift:
Sent as a birthday gift to an avid reader who loves cats. I read a few pages from "look inside" and it appeared to be a good story. Word back was: Enjoyed and appreciated. Good, fast shipping. Seller recommended.
