Book #10

Drunk, Divorced & Covered in Cat Hair by Laurie Perry. (aka Crazy Aunt Purl)

If I was not an avid follower of the Crazy Aunt Purl blog, I might have given this book 4 stars. However, as I have been reading it regularly for what seems like years, I was disappointed by the lack of new material. I'm giving it 3.5 stars, but anyone who doesn't already know CAP's whole story should probably add a half or even a whole star.

This story essentially covers Laurie's life from when her ex walked out until she begins finding happiness again - by herself, with her friends, with her cats, with her knitting. I was disappointed with the lack of ink her four cats (Roy, Bob, Frankie, and Soba) received. Maybe cat literature doesn't sell main stream. Laurie has a down-to-earth writing style that makes her blog (and her book) fun and easy to read. Weirdly, after all this time, I feel like I actually know her. (Note the strange way I am using her first name.)

Despite the 3.5 star rating, I recommend this book to anyone not familiar with Laurie's work.