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The Feline Mystique: On the Mysterious Connection Between Women and Cats [Paperback]

Clea Simon (Author)
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Publication Date: Aug 4 2003
What is it with women and cats? The Feline Mystique is the first serious examination of the intense relationship between woman and their cats and of the repercussions that bond can have on others. Richly researched and searchingly personal, The Feline Mystique uses history, science, art, and literature as touchpoints to explain and explore contemporary women's lives with their cats.

From a glamorous tiger trainer to a feral-cat rescuer, from a show breeder to Simon and her own relationship with the gray longhair Cyrus, this book will introduce you to women both ferocious and nurturing and animals both whimsical and noble. It's a fresh, fascinating exploration of the timeless bond between women and cats, and will deepen your understanding of your relationship with your own feline-be he or she tiger or tabby.

A cat person's answer to Pack of Two and The Secret Life of Dogs, The Feline Mystique is an eye-opening and soul-soothing book for all cat lovers.

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Part history of a species, part personal memoir, and featuring a healthy dose of wry humor, Clea Simon's The Feline Mystique shares the tale of her particular cat (Cyrus) set against a backdrop of interviews and statistics on cats throughout the world. Smoothly blending mythology with modern stories of dedicated feral cat rescuers, feline fanciers might bond with this book as tightly as they've bonded with their own wee beastie.

The focus is relentlessly female and a happy counterpoint to urban myths and ancient folk tales about lonely women and their up-to-no-good pets. Simon walks us through her initial bond with a young kitten, through the warm years of record-clawing, arm-kneading, keyboard-walking, veterinarian-terrorizing cat companionship, and leads us gently through the sadness of parting with a beloved animal. You won't find practical tips on health care or soapboxes about the problem of strays in the city--just page after page of individualized love and fascination. From Norse goddess Freya and her flying cats to references of a study done on the annual kill of an outdoors-living housecat to an interview with Barnum and Bailey's female tiger tamer, each detail helps construct a solid picture of the multifaceted relationship possible between a woman and her cat. --Jill Lightner --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Simon (Fatherless Women) draws on personal experience, research, and interviews with female cat owners to explore the unique relationship between women and cats. She seeks to dispel negative old wives' tales about women and cats, creating a work that largely offers her own insights and reflections. She also examines how cats and women have been intertwined in historical myths and stereotypes, from the Egyptian cat-headed goddess Bastet, to the 15th-century burning of witches and their feline familiars, to the modern Catwoman. Throughout are stories of women and their cats, including a shelter worker, a tiger trainer, and a number of artists. Simon includes her own touching story of 17 years with her recently deceased cat, Cyrus, and explores how the female-feline relationship affects other relationships in a woman's life. A bibliography and list of cat rescue organizations accompany the work. Lovingly written, Simon's work offers an unusual perspective on an age-old topic and makes a suitable purchase for large public libraries. Eva Lautemann, Georgia Perimeter Coll., Clarkston
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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4.0 out of 5 stars why we connect with our kitties July 3 2004
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This book is a valuable addition to any cat lover's shelf. Author Simon interviews women of all ages, backgrounds and professions to find out just what holds this bond with our cats in place. Much of the pleasure of reading it comes from comparing your own relationship with your cats, both past and present, with the women interviewed and the author herself.

Among the topics explored are: why are women/cats stereotyped so harshly and often similarly; why cat hoarders are so often female and why they do what they do; the mythical and historical connections between women and cats; how cats treat our significant others and what that says about how we feel about them (and how we let them treat us); letting go of our cats when it's time for them to pass on; and how our cats choose to communicate with their owners.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for those who know cats Feb 5 2004
By Thea M. Ryan
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If you know your cat's looks, meows, and feelings, this book makes sure you know you aren't crazy! We can understand cats as well as they understand us. I really enjoyed The Feline Mystique. It has wonderful cat stories, as well as great information that all cat lovers need!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Indescribable but wonderful Nov 17 2003
By Kari Winters
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It's hard to find words to describe this truly unique, but wonderful book. While describing her relationship with her own cat, Cyrus, Simon also explores the relationship between women and cats throughout the ages and answers some age-old questions. Never boring, this book is a must-read for anyone who's ever loved a cat or questioned why others love cats (and that should cover just about everyone!)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Simon Teakettle loves this book!
Clea Simon manages to combine an enchanting story of her own cat with tales about other women and their cats. Read more
Published on Oct 6 2003 by Barbara Florio Graham
5.0 out of 5 stars I wish a could rate this book nine stars for nine lives!
It's a well known fact that female cats sometimes go into heat. Yes, I know, there's always the Q-tip trick, but these furry creatures are about more than just a good time. Read more
Published on July 25 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars Clea Simon does a fantastic job! A must-read for cat lovers
Clea has invited us into her personal life with her beloved cat Cyrus and opens the windows of the homes and hearts of many cat-owners while acknowledging the myths and folklore of... Read more
Published on July 21 2003 by R. Bell
5.0 out of 5 stars Coincidence?
A few days after starting to read this book, I got a cat!
Is it a coincidence, or a miracle?
Before getting the cat, I bought this book just because I liked cats. Read more
Published on April 23 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars Hear me MEOW loud and proud!
Well, thank you Clea Simon for writing such a wonderful book about the bond we women have with our cats! Read more
Published on Jan 21 2003 by Jamie Bourgeois
5.0 out of 5 stars I laughed, I cried, I purred
Clea Simon beautifully captured both the humorous and the tender side of life with our felines. She has interviewed a wide variety of "cat women" and uncocered truths... Read more
Published on Sep 15 2002
5.0 out of 5 stars A Book that fundamentally sheds light on Our Cats!
I read this book in the course of a weekend. I simply could not put it down. It personifies my relationship with my muse, my cat Henderson. Read more
Published on Aug 25 2002 by Karin Whitmore
5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for cat lovers!
My wife is the cat lover (I'm a dog person), but after watching her glued to this book for two days, I picked it up, and was promptly enchanted. Read more
Published on Aug 13 2002 by C. Leavitt
5.0 out of 5 stars Smart, charming, lyrically written
I've read and loved Simon's other books ("Fatherless Women" and "Madhouse") and this one was just knockout wonderful. Read more
Published on Aug 9 2002 by JT
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