Bono: The Amazing Story of a Rescue Cat Who Inspired a Community

Helen Brown
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From New York Times bestselling author Helen Brown comes a funny and moving account of her life-changing month as a foster mother--to a homeless cat named Bono. When Helen Brown arrived in New York for a much-anticipated visit, a fellow animal lover talked her into fostering a shelter cat. Helen visualized a sweet-natured cuddler who blinked and dozed a lot. What she got at Manhattan's Bideawee shelter was a wide-eyed and unpredictable Persian with a punked-out haircut and a feisty attitude. Bono had become homeless during Hurricane Sandy, had survived a serious infection, and needed daily medications. As a "special needs" cat, he was an unlikely candidate for adoption. But as affection between them grew, Helen resolved to see that Bono found his forever home. She didn't know that he would change her life in ways she never dreamed possible and teach her lessons she would cherish ever after. Just as this sweet, beleaguered, and hopeful guy deserved a fresh start, Helen too was ready for new beginnings. And so began a heartwarming, uplifting, lasting kind of love . . . Praise for the works of Helen Brown "A buoyant tale, heartfelt and open." -Booklist "An absolute must." --Cat World "Brown gives inspiration with her witty, adventurous story." --RT Book Reviews "Brown writes eloquently about women, daughters, and felines." --Kirkus Reviews
Genres: NonfictionAnimalsCatsMemoirBiographyNew YorkTravelBiography MemoirAutobiography
288 Pages

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