The Three Kitties That Saved My Life [Kindle Edition]
Book Description Publication Date: November 9, 2013 AN UPLIFTING TRUE STORY OF LOVE Losing loved ones is an awful fact of life; losing one's loving spouse, one's day-to-day partner through life, especially in the prime of life, is one of the most unbearable tolls that we humans are forced to endure. This is the true story of my journey from grieving widower, not caring if I lived or died, to the once-again happily married man I am today, a man who both loves and cherishes life. My three kitties have given me a new zest for living. Both inspiring and entertaining, my story is filled with laughter as well as tears, and you will certainly find yourself moved by my journey. EXCERPT It is amazing how time helps. In time, I have learned to overcome my own albatross. I have learned to live again, to love again. Life is a gift reads a plaque on our dining room wall, and that sums up what I have gained from the three kitties that saved my life. From Coco, I learned to care again. From Kitty, I learned to love again. From Pom Pom, I have learned how to cope with my own demons, the effects of aging being one of these. Pom Pom has taught me to accept what is and then to move onward. Yes, I have learned plenty from my three kitties.
My journey has been a long one, a difficult one at times, but it has a happy ending. The three kitties in my life have made it so. They have all helped me to become the happy-to-be-alive man that I am today. I now accept rather than cope. I live each day to the fullest, knowing full well that life is a gift, and a very precious one at that. I look back on my life and I often think that I must be the luckiest man in the world. I have so much to be thankful for. The wonderment and beauty of life are both so dear to me. And, to add a delicious icing to the lovely taste of my life, I can say with total honesty to the whole world, my voice booming into the sky, my dancing feet not caring in the least who might see me, that I have been very fortunate to have done something that brings more sheer delight and wonderful pride to me than anything else that I have accomplished in my life: I have fallen madly, heads-over-heels in love not once, but twice, and how many others can say that? Thank you, Kitty!
Editorial Reviews Review "This has a great feeling to it and is inspiring as well as entertaining. It reminded me much more of dog books such as "Marley and Me" (sorry, I have not read a similar cat book yet) than of cancer / loss/ self help books, but it should fit wonderfully in either category." "This story will touch you, and you'll be telling your friends about it long after you've finished....Please buy this book and absorb it into your own life's experience. It will make you a stronger person." - T.R Harris, bestselling author of THE HUMAN CHRONICLES SAGA. "It is one of the most moving books I've ever read. I cried very hard in the early part and rejoiced with the author through the rest." - Nick Russell, bestselling author of the BIG LAKE series "Sometimes after finishing a book, I will feel something like emotional awe. It is a rare thing, but The Three Kitties gave me that feeling." "Mike Meyer pens a tender tale of love, loss, and renewal. The depth of emotion is palpable...The Three Kitties will tug at readers' heartstrings, as they ride through the emotional highs and lows of Mike Meyer's remarkable story." - InD'tale Magazine About the Author Michael Meyer, a retired English professor, lives in Southern California wine country with his wife, Kitty, and their two adorable rescue cats.
Most Helpful Customer Reviews 8 of 8 people found the following review helpful 5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and inspiring April 22, 2013 By ChristophFischerBooks TOP 500 REVIEWER Format:Paperback
"The Three Kitties That Saved My Life" by Mike Meyer is a moving memoir about loss and recovery. Meyer lost his first wife to cancer and gradually recovers from his grief and manages to move on with his life, with the help - you guessed it from the title - two cats and his second wife, named Kitty. This is a selection of short chapters that chronicles the development of Meyer from a bitter widower to a fully functioning and happy man. As an animal lover myself I could not help but love he tales of his relationship with the stray cat that comes into his life just as he needs someone the most - and the same goes for the cat. Charming and much more upbeat so much sooner in the book than I would have expected this has a great feeling to it and is inspiring as well as entertaining. It reminded me much more of dog books such as "Marley and Me" (sorry, I have not read a similar cat book yet) than of cancer / loss/ self help books, but it should fit wonderfully in either category. Having read different books by the same author I am amazed at the versatility of his writing and pleased to see a man so full of life behind those great books of his.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful 5.0 out of 5 stars A life-changer. April 23, 2013 By T. R. Harris Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase We all suffer loss in our lives, yet few of us would bare our soul for all the world to see. Michael Meyer has done just that in this uplifting and cathartic book. There is no fluff, just honest and heartfelt emotion. In The Three Kitties, he relates the meeting and courtship of his first wife, and then the devastating loss he suffered after nineteen years of marriage. This tragic event just sets the stage for what's to come. Mr. Meyer is honest in his exposure of his all his weaknesses and depression ... and how the introduction of an energetic kitten named Coco helped lead him back into the real world -- and just in time before his demons won out. I could go on about the other two kitties that came into his life to help save him, but I don't want to be a spoiler. Just be assured that this short book is a simple, quick read, full of emotion and love, and that it will be impossible for you not to be impressed. This story will touch you, and you'll be telling your friends about it long after you've finished. Normally I don't read these kinds of books, but this one was exceptional. I read it in a few hours ... and it has left an impression. The Three Kitties will give you hope that there is life after loss. Please buy this book and absorb it into your own life's experience. It will make you a stronger person.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful 4.0 out of 5 stars Very touching June 20, 2013 By J. Benner Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
A very touching, real story of love and loss of that love. Also interesting how animals can help us with loss. I enjoyed this fast read.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful 5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT!!! August 9, 2013 By Janie Format:Kindle Edition I was given this book by the author in return for an honest review. I loved following Mike on his journey. Although sad at the start as we see Mike losing his wife. We follow him on his journey of living again and finding love first with a cat and then finally with another lady. This was a fantastically refreshing read, in that it was wonderful to read from a male's perspective of losing a cherished loved one and their road back to living life instead of simply existing.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful 5.0 out of 5 stars Refreshingly honest August 4, 2013 By Mona Ingram Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase After reading... and enjoying... Mr. Meyer's Covert Dreams, I wasn't sure what to expect. In this touching personal account of loss and love, Meyer applies his skill as a writer to telling an honest, straightforward story. It's an uplifting account of his journey back from despair following the loss of his first wife. I highly recommend it.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful 5.0 out of 5 stars Great message June 9, 2013 By Debra Bishop Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase Michael Meyer gives hope to those that have lost a spouse. Good story for cat lovers as well. Good story. › See all 23 customer reviews (newest first)
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