The Complete Book of Cats : on the Nature and Nurture of the Cat

Surely, the cat is a creature of independence, a path of its own making, and a Zeus-like presence whose shadow lingers over the world.This treatise, in four chapters, is an attempt to approach this singular being from multiple angles:from its instinct and innate grace, to its sudden fury and silent affection;from its quiet power to its cryptic joy;and finally, to that contemplative stature that turns it into something of a small, self-sufficient philosopher.But do not be mistaken — this book is not only about the cat.It is also about us —the old disciples of the feline —those domesticated humans the cat has chosen to live beside,whether under a shared roof or a shared sky.This book is for you if:you have a cat, or a cat has you;if a cat watches you,if a cat calls you,if a cat purrs for you,and if the mark of a cat’s paw is etched somewhere on your heart.