My Lives and How I Lost Them

by and Cullen Christopher

Now in his ninth life, a cat reminisces about adventures in the previous eight.

Genres: Fiction

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1969

Reviews

[Jessica Burstrem · Rating 3 out of 5]

An entertaining book to read out loud to my 10-year-old. Cullen was clearly a longtime cat lover and shows off his knowledge in this book purportedly from the perspective of his cat Christopher, who is as heedless and full of himself as any cat would be, I'm sure. Cullen throws in a few literary references for good measure. The occasional sexist remark is disappointing, though.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been searching for this title in my memory bank for years. I came across this book in 3rd grade when I volunteered in our tiny 3rd-6th grade elementary school library. I used to help re-stock returned books. I loved it and used to go back every year just to make sure it was still there. I did not think to write down the name and soon forgot the title, but never the story and sentiment behind this book. The idea of a cat looking back on it's lives and the families it lived with fascinated a 8 year old cat lover. Now, I just have to get my hands on a copy and re-read it, again.

[James · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this out of convenience and curiosity. A cute and clever book for children. A excellent book, I'd think, for kids to read or to have read to them.