The Cat Who'll Live Forever: The Final Adventures of Norton, the Perfect Cat, and His Imperfect H...
The final, poignant chapter in a trilogy of bestselling true stories about a floppy-eared Scottish Fold named Norton
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Oct 12, 2009
Sarai
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Sep 27, 2009
I have not yet been able to make myself read this. Not long after I read A Cat Abroad, my grandma sent me a magazine article about Norton's death, a beautiful and devastating eulogy written by Gethers, and I blubbered like a baby. It's one thing to be surprised by a sad bit in a book, but quite another to go into it knowing perfectly well that you're going to bawl. I'm saving this one for a day when I'm sad already, or when I just need a good cry.
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Sep 19, 2007
This is Me Equivocally
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Being a cat person, I was instantly drawn to this book when I randomly stumbled upon it at the library. During the first half of the story, I was wondering why I had bothered to start reading it. By the second half, I knew why. It is a very touching story about the life and loss of a best friend, who just happens to be a cat. I don't think I have cried more while reading a book.
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Dec 17, 2008
Cindee
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I looked at the title and balked. "The cat dies. I don't want to read this." I am glad I didn't listen to my inner dialogue. Yes, the cat dies... but he'll also live forever. Gethers is such a personable writer and his wit is rapier sharp. I read this at work- people thought I was nuts. They heard me alternate between laughter and sniffly tears. They all moved away from me. Who cares? I loved this book. I may even re-read it at work just to keep them a little off balance.
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Oct 02, 2008
Abigail
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The final installment of Peter Gether's trilogy devoted to his Scottish Fold cat, Norton, The Cat Who'll Live Forever struck me as being rather uneven. Gether's tendency to dwell on his celebrity connections grew quite pronounced in this book, and I recall finding myself somewhat irritated by it. "Yes," I wanted to say, "It's very nice that you know Anthony Hopkins, but can we get back to Norton?"
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Mar 13, 2008
Amy
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Gethers' third book, The Cat Who'll Live Forever, starts out a bit rough, I thought, but becomes very engaging, especially as Gethers begins to adjust his life in order to care for an aging (and still delightful) Norton. I expected to cry all the way through this book, but happily it was more heart-warming than heart-wrenching. So often, in human relationships, we give grudgingly and somewhat resentfully, so it was touching to read of the sacrifices that Gethers made willingly and wholehearted
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May 22, 2009
Savitri
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I still think it's a great book and I know everything has an end but at the same time it's still sad. The last Norton book.
Feb 08, 2009
Jackie
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One that any cat lover will love--and cry over. You can't help but fall in love with Norton and his funny ears.
Dec 14, 2011
Bonnie
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This makes me want to have a cat again. I so wish that two people that I love very much were not allergic to cats.
Nov 27, 2011
Read1000books
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After reading these you feel like you knew the little guy, and loved him too. Book 3 of the trilogy.
Feb 28, 2009
Lauren
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This is such a wonderful and sad book but a fitting end to an amazing cat.
Jul 17, 2008
Jess
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That's right world! I'm a Norton fan. I finished reading this last night, and balled my eyes out...Norton was more than a cat, and I wish I had had the chance to meet him.
After all, Norton is cool enough for Sir Anthony Hopkins...
But really, losing a pet in someways is harder than losing a person. The pet is a source of unrequited love. They never judge and are always there for you. I cried for Norton, and I cried for the pets I've lost in the past. Then I snuggled up with Gab More...
After all, Norton is cool enough for Sir Anthony Hopkins...
But really, losing a pet in someways is harder than losing a person. The pet is a source of unrequited love. They never judge and are always there for you. I cried for Norton, and I cried for the pets I've lost in the past. Then I snuggled up with Gab More...
Apr 10, 2007
Sarah
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I had to grab my poor unsuspecting cat and give her a big hug after reading this book... Anyway, I do feel pretty ashamed that I had never heard of Norton prior to reading this. I mean, this cat has traveled the world. Been to movie premieres. Met Sir Anthony Hopkins. What have I done that can compare? ;)
Feb 10, 2009
schmoozie
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Gethers and Norton did it again, but boy did I cry when Norton died. Whew. What a wonderful gift to the world.
Jul 01, 2008
Lisa
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This book is for the animal lover, or anyone really. A sweet, true story of a man and his friendship with his beloved cat, Norton. A tear-jerker.
May 26, 2008
Cindy
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I'm not the only one crazy about my pets. A good book on understanding our pets and how to deal with losing them. I highly recommend it to all!
Nov 25, 2007
Grace
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Do what you enjoy the best you can. Even if it is just lying in the sun.
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