by Shaun Usher
First published 2021
Shaun Usher celebrates the enduring power of traditional correspondence in this collection of fascinating and endearing letters. While digital alternatives flash briefly through our consciousness and vanish without trace, letters remain capsules of time and space that preserve the vital constants of human experience. They manifest as inherent parts of ourselves. Usher has assembled a selection of captivating missives that examine and honor the unique character of our feline friends. This delightful book captures both the grandeur and miseries of our lives with humor and wit. Like a box of chocolates, it proves both surprising and addictive. The correspondence showcases how cats maintain their distinctive place in human affection through written words that endure beyond fleeting digital messages.
Genres: animals, essays, cats, non-fiction, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
160 pages · Hardcover · Salamandra