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Having lived with a tortoiseshell cat for almost 17 years, I was eager
to read TORTITUDE: The Big Book of Cats with a Big Attitude by Ingrid King.
The book is both reassuring and most enlightening. It reassured me some
of the unique traits my late cat had could be attributed to her being a tortie.
It was enlightening to learn so much more about these wonderful creatures and
their ways. The biggest surprised for me was to learn that tortoiseshell is not
a breed (something I should have known but didn’t).
A true cat expert, King explores why tortoiseshells are so special and characteristically
different from other cats. She offers new insight into the behavior of these
fiercely independent felines. In addition, she talks about her own experience
with tortoiseshells including the two she currently shares her home with.
TORTITUDE features a vast array of beautiful color photographs of tortoiseshell
cats accompanied by delightful quotes regarding cats. The photos vividly demonstrate
how distinctly different the cats are while at the same time each one displays
that tortie attitude.
The book includes a quote from Jackson Galaxy, host of Animal Planet’s
My Cat From Hell, and a foreword by Kate Benjamin, founder of Hauspanther.
Cat lovers of all types will find this book charming, packed with
information and a joy to read Non-cat lovers may just find themselves wanting
to get to know a tortie better after reading this enchanting book. This is a must
have for the library of all cat lovers.
Tortitude: The Big Book of Cats with a Big Attitude by Ingrid King,
Passion Fruit Press,
@2016, ISBN: 978-1633532939, Hardcover, 117 Pages
FTC Full
Disclosure – A copy of this book was sent to me by the author in hopes I would review it. However,
receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review. The thoughts are
completely my own and given honestly and freely.
Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope I’ve enticed you to check
out this wonderful book. Please be sure to stop by on Monday, Feb. 8, when
author Ingrid King will be visiting. Many of you will know Ingrid from her blog,
The Conscious Cat. Do you have a tortoiseshell cat or have you ever had
the pleasure of living with one?
