by May Sarton
May Sarton is an author I really enjoy, although I have only read a handful of her books. The Fur Person is a lovely little volume all about- of course- a cat. At first a homeless vagabond, the Cat sets about to find himself a permanent home, with a decent person (or two) to \”keep house\” for him. He comes across several different sorts that aren\’t quite the right fit before settling in with none other than Ms. Sarton\’s own household. Based partly on the doings of her own cat, this book is full of wonderful depictions of how cats compose themselves, what they might be thinking, how they like to be treated, etc. The parts about his experience with catnip, and his routing of a mouse through the house, are just great. It\’s lyrical and funny and just a bit sad at times. Some exquisite line drawings by David Canright illustrate the pages, giving it just the right touch. Anyone who\’s loved a book like The Silent Miaow, or shared a home with a cat, is bound to cherish The Fur Person.