Good morning, Blog World! Welcome to another Serendipitous Wednesday, in which we celebrate the books we are eagerly anticipating. Join our host, Jill, at Breaking the Spine.
Today I’m sharing about a book that grabbed my attention awhile ago. The Cat, by Edeet Ravel, a story of loss and learning how to go on afterwards, will be released on March 26, 2013.
SINGLE MOTHER ELISE IS completely devoted to her eleven-year-old son; he is her whole world. But that world is destroyed in one terrifying moment when her son is killed in a car accident just outside their home. Suddenly alone, surrounded by memories, Elise faces a future that feels unspeakably bleak—and pointless.
Lost, angry, and desolate, Elise rejects everyone who tries to reach out to her. But as despair threatens to engulf her, she realizes, to her horror, that she cannot join her son: She must take care of his beloved cat. At first she attempts to carry out this task entirely by herself, shut away from a frightening new reality that seems surreal and incomprehensible. But isolation proves to be impossible, and before long others insinuate themselves into her life—friends, enemies, colleagues, neighbors, a former lover—bringing with them the fragile beginnings of survival.
Powerfully moving and deeply humane, The Cat is an unforgettable novel about the extraordinary resilience of the human spirit.
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What do you think? I know I’m eager to read this, because I thoroughly connect to stories about resilience after tragedy.
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That one is new to me as well! Hope you love it once you read it!
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It never ceases to amaze me how many great-sounding books are out there! Thanks for visiting, Jessica, and enjoy your pick.
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This would be a new to me author – I’ll be adding this to my wishlist – sounds like a powerful read.
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Thanks, Maria…I haven’t read this author, either, but I’m intrigued. Glad you could stop by.
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The Cat sounds tragic and emotional…the kind of read I have to be in the right mood for, but still good nonetheless. Thanks for sharing & stopping by my WoW! Happy Wednesday! 😀
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Yes, I’d have to be in the right mood, too, Jen. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your Wednesday!
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OOh interesting choice, I’ve not heard of it before. :3 I’m not usually one for reading adult novels but I may have to check it out. Thanks for sharing. ^.^
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Tiffa @ The British Book Nerd
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Hmm, there’s no time like the present, Tiffa…lol
Thanks for stopping by…and enjoy your pick.
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How sad a premise but I can understand focusing on “the cat” as a way to cope with the loss. Not a book I’d necessarily read but I hope you enjoy it!
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Thanks, Kristin….we each find solace in our comfort zones. Glad you could stop by.
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This one is new to me, I hope you love it when you get it though!
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Thanks, Leah…I do enjoy imagining a great new read in this one. Glad you could stop by.
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It sounds like it will be a heart breaker and a tearjerker, but in a truly wonderful way!
– Jessica @ Book Sake
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Yes, I sense those things about it, too, Jessica….thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your pick.
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I’ve never heard of this one before but I hope you enjoy reading it when it comes out!
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Thanks, Martina, I hope so, too. Glad you could stop by.
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I haven’t heard of this one, but it definitely sounds interesting! Great pick 🙂
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Thanks, Jessica….hope you enjoy your pick, too, and have a great week.
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Ooh, I’ve never heard of this but it sounds really interesting! Great pick 🙂
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Thanks, Samantha…I’m glad you could stop by. Enjoy your pick!
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Sounds like a moving read. Here’s my WoW: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2013/02/waiting-on-wednesday-secret-of.html
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I think it will be, Catherine…thanks for stopping by; enjoy your pick!
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This is a new one for me. Sounds interest8ng.
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For me, too, Z’riz; I think it will be captivating. Thanks for stopping by.
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This sounds like I would be crying the entire way through it! Sounds like a very moving story. Great pick 🙂
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It does seem like an emotional read, Patty…thanks for stopping by.
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This one sounds really, really good! I’m adding it to my TBR!!
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Glad you liked the sound of it, Bree…I’m hopeful that I’ll love it. Thanks for stopping by.
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Nice pick. This seems like such a heartbreaking story. Thanks for sharing!
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Definitely, Andrea…thanks for visiting, and enjoy your pick.
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