{"product_id":"book-17oo","title":"Ulysses S. Cat and Other Animals I Have Known","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the beloved host of NPR's \u003cem\u003eWeekend Edition Saturday\u003c\/em\u003e, moving tales of the marvelous animals who have crossed his path.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start\"\u003eScott Simon's household does not make much distinction between humans and other animals. Whether two-legged or four-, flesh-covered, fur-covered, feathered, or gilled-everyone is family. Today, Simon lives with the haiku-writing and \u003cem\u003eabsolument charmant\u003c\/em\u003e French poodle Daisy and the daringly audacious foster cat Gato Blanco. But that's just the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start\"\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eUlysses S. Cat and Other Animals I Have Known\u003c\/em\u003e, Simon warmly philosophizes on the unforgettable and utterly ordinary moments between species, along with their joys, worries, love, and humor. Depicting a lifetime of remarkable, enduring relationships with pets, Simon explores the difficulty of expressing the strong ties we feel: a kinship between humans and animals that's more familial than \"owner,\" and more mutual than \"caregiver\" or \"guardian.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start\"\u003eHe reflects on how pets unlock our hearts and burrow into our lives beginning with his family's dog guiding his first steps. From a cat who escaped the British Embassy (Simon had to promise to raise her as British) and street dogs during Sarajevo's siege to a series of beta fish all named Salman Fishdie and an energetic, cage-escaping hamster Bagel, he reveals how our animals change not just our lives but how we see the world. Enchanting and thoughtful, \u003cem\u003eUlysses S. Cat\u003c\/em\u003e is a profusion of exuberant memories and musings on a life spent in animal company.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Scott Simon's work, filled with irresistible, heartfelt encounters and journeys with animals, from family hearth to hot spots around the world, will bring you insights and joy.\"\u003c\/em\u003e-\u003cstrong\u003eAmy Tan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recorded Books, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":66513777361200,"sku":"BD17oo","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/17oo-Square-cover.jpg?v=1780331523","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-17oo","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}