With endearing humor and unabashed compassion, Willie Morris--a self-declared dog man and author of the classic paean to canine kind, My Dog Skip--reveals the irresistible story of his unlikely friendship with a cat. Forced to confront a lifetime of kitty-phobia when he marries a cat woman, Willie discovers that Spit McGee, a feisty kitten with one blue and one gold eye, is nothing like the foul felines that lurk in his nightmares.

For when Spit is just three weeks old he nearly dies, but is saved by Willie with a little help from Clinic Cat, which provides a blood transfusion. Spit is tied to Willie thereafter, and Willie grows devoted to a companion who won't fetch a stick, but whose wily charm and occasional crankiness conceal a fount of affection, loyalty, and a "rare and incredible intelligence." My Cat Spit McGee is one of the finest books ever written about a cat, and a moving and entertaining tribute to an enduring friendship.

What do Cleopatra, Einstein and John Lennon have in common? They were passionate about cats! Take a journey through the centuries with this gorgeous book of personal stories about famous cat lovers and their cats. Why were all of Andy Warhol's 27 cats called Sam? Did Isaac Newton really invent the cat flap? Discover unique cat stories, from Abraham Lincoln and Charles Dickens to Freddie Mercury, Tracey Emin and many more... Funny, sad, tragic and heartwarming, this is the perfect book for all cat lovers.