The Feline Mystique

he relationship between women and their cats is a profound one, and undeniably common, given all of the stereotypes. To shed light on this relationship, Clea Simon examines the mythology of cats and women, studies some of the more famous examples of women and their cats, and interviews women ranging from a young professional to a lion tamer. And in what is one of the most touching aspects of the book, she interweaves the story of her life with that of her recently deceased cat, Cyrus. Any cat owner or sympathetic friend will be moved by all of these womens stories. Just as Pack of Two and The Hidden Life of Dogs brought a new seriousness to the examination of our relationships with canines, The Feline Mystique will be one of the most important cat books on the shelf.