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GIVEAWAY & REVIEW: Dewey’s Nine Lives by Vicki Myron

October 30, 2011 By Mary

Description

Vicki Myron follows up her #1 New York Times bestseller Dewey with stories of cats who inspire their owners- includes two brand-new Dewey stories!
Dewey is back with more heartwarming moments and life lessons to share, all told from the perspective of Dewey’s “mom,” retired librarian Vicki Myron.
From a divorced mother in Alaska who saved a drowning kitten on Christmas Eve to a troubled Vietnam veteran whose heart opened to a rescued cat-to two new stories featuring Dewey himself- these stories demonstrate the power animals have to touch and alter the course of our lives. This edition will also include a new, real-life story from a fan that highlights how a cat has touched his or her life.

About the Author

Vicki Myron was born on a farm fifteen miles from Spencer, Iowa. At the age of thirty-four, after a failed marriage, single motherhood, and a stint on welfare, she graduated summa cum laude from Mankato State University and has a masters degree from Emporia State University. She worked at the Spencer Public Library for twenty-five years, the last twenty as director. She lives in Spencer, Iowa.

Details

  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: NAL Trade; Reprint edition (November 1, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0451234669
  • ISBN-13: 978-0451234667

SOURCE:  PUBLISHER
MY THOUGHTS
LOVED IT

This is a wonderful collection of stories inspired by readers of Vicki Myron’s other book and is filled with the healing properties that animals can bring to your life.  Several of the stories really touched my heart, especially Spooky which tells the tale of a Vietnam vet who is suffering from undiagnosed PTSD and the redemption he finds with a black cat who truly had nine lives.  This cat was literally dropped onto the roof of his car one night by a bird of prey and Bill takes the cat to a nearby vet in hopes that the animal can be saved.  The cat lives and survives more animal encounters with a bear and a coyote.  The most incredible part of the story is how this cat truly helps Bill overcome his own issues by providing unconditional love.

My other favorite is the story of Cookie, another cat who is not supposed to live and the woman who adopts her even though she doesn’t have room for another cat.  Cookie demands to be taken home from a no kill shelter and quickly establishes herself as ruler of the domain she presides over.  No matter what kind of day Lynda has, Cookie is there for her.  The stories in this book just make you feel good with warm fuzzies. A few of the stories are a bit sad, but they are also very uplifting at the same time.   I can’t imagine another book that is more perfect for gift giving to your favorite animal person this holiday season.

WANT TO WIN THIS BOOK?

 Contest is open to anyone over 13 years old with a reliable mailing address (PO Boxes OK!).
This ends 11.14.11 midnight Pacific Time and the winner will be chosen by Random.org on 11.15.11.
Winner will have 48 hours to respond to email or a new winner will be chosen
This giveaway is sponsored by NAL and me for ONE WINNER.

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Comments

  1. Maryann says

    October 31, 2011 at 12:36 am

    I would really like to read this book. I love cats!

    Maryann D.
    twinkle at optonline dot net

  2. Bethie says

    October 31, 2011 at 1:49 am

    I would love to win this. Thanks for the giveaway.

    Lizzi0915 at aol dot com

  3. Maryann says

    October 31, 2011 at 9:30 am

    Posted on Facebook 10/31: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=234333959959524&id=100001354116148

    Maryann D.
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  4. holdenj says

    October 31, 2011 at 11:43 am

    So glad there’s a follow up! Thanks for the giveaway!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  5. Lindsay says

    October 31, 2011 at 12:57 pm

    I’m sad that I can’t enter as I live in Canada but just wanted to comment… Dewey was awesome! The first book made me cry my eyes out and I will be adding book two to my TBR list!! Thanks!

    Lindsay @ Turning the Pages
    http://www.turningthepages.ca

  6. Mary (BookHounds Jacobs says

    October 31, 2011 at 12:59 pm

    @Lindsay – I messed up with the original post — this giveaway is open internationally! I just fixed it. Sorry about that!

  7. Chrisbails says

    October 31, 2011 at 6:13 pm

    I am a huge cat fan. I have 6 cats, and just added 2 baby kittens. This books sounds great and would love to win and read. This is a new author for me and always looking for authors to check out.
    christinebails@yahoo.com

  8. micia says

    November 1, 2011 at 10:37 am

    a wonderful book. I love cats
    blogmicia(at)yahoo(dot)it

  9. micia says

    November 1, 2011 at 10:38 am

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  10. Maryann says

    November 1, 2011 at 11:06 am

    I love the cover of the book. Dewey is adorable.

    Maryann D.
    twinkle at optonline dot net

  11. holdenj says

    November 1, 2011 at 11:37 am

    Daily entry 11/1. Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  12. Maryann says

    November 2, 2011 at 9:39 am

    Cats are beautiful pets.

    Maryann D.
    twinkle at optonline dot net

  13. micia says

    November 2, 2011 at 11:00 am

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  14. micia says

    November 2, 2011 at 11:00 am

    Thanks for this giveaway
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  15. holdenj says

    November 2, 2011 at 11:45 am

    Daily entry 11/2. Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  16. 553943c8-3927-11e0-acaf-000bcdcb2996 says

    November 2, 2011 at 6:27 pm

    I would love to win a copy of fellow Iowans, Dewey and Vickie’s book.
    Thanks!
    Carla
    cjay (at) iavalley (dot) edu

    11/2

  17. Teddy Rose says

    November 3, 2011 at 4:26 am

    I would love to win this book. Amanda, my cat might even like to hear me read some of the stories but I know D.J will just roll his eyes. LOL!

    teddyr66 at yahoo dot com

  18. Teddy Rose says

    November 3, 2011 at 4:28 am

    I am a fan of Vicki Myron on Goodreads.

    teddyr66 at yahoo dot com

  19. Teddy Rose says

    November 3, 2011 at 4:30 am

    I posted on Facebook, here’s the link:

    http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=118584634918612&id=100001634227838

  20. Teddy Rose says

    November 3, 2011 at 4:31 am

    I tweeted:

    http://twitter.com/#!/teddyrose1/status/131838566354534401

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  21. Maryann says

    November 3, 2011 at 9:49 am

    Good morning, daily entry for 11/3

    Maryann D.
    twinkle at optonline dot net

  22. holdenj says

    November 3, 2011 at 11:44 am

    Daily entry 11/3. Thanks!
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  23. micia says

    November 3, 2011 at 12:59 pm

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  24. micia says

    November 3, 2011 at 12:59 pm

    Thanks for this giveaway
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  25. 553943c8-3927-11e0-acaf-000bcdcb2996 says

    November 3, 2011 at 5:45 pm

    Daily entry 11/3
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  26. Teddy Rose says

    November 4, 2011 at 4:05 am

    Daily comment, I would love to win!

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  27. Teddy Rose says

    November 4, 2011 at 4:08 am

    Posted on Facebook:

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  28. Teddy Rose says

    November 4, 2011 at 4:09 am

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  29. Maryann says

    November 4, 2011 at 9:40 am

    Happy Friday!

    Maryann D.
    twinkle at optonline dot net

  30. micia says

    November 4, 2011 at 11:27 am

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  31. micia says

    November 4, 2011 at 11:27 am

    Thanks for this giveaway
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  32. holdenj says

    November 4, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    Daily entry 11/4. Thanks!
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  33. 553943c8-3927-11e0-acaf-000bcdcb2996 says

    November 4, 2011 at 5:46 pm

    Daily entry 11/4
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    cjay (at) iavalley (dot) edu

  34. micia says

    November 5, 2011 at 12:32 pm

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  35. micia says

    November 5, 2011 at 12:33 pm

    Thanks for this giveaway
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  36. Maryann says

    November 5, 2011 at 1:44 pm

    Daily Entry 11/5 Have a great weekend.

    Maryann D.
    twinkle at optonline dot net

  37. holdenj says

    November 5, 2011 at 3:20 pm

    Daily entry 11/5. Thanks!
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  38. 553943c8-3927-11e0-acaf-000bcdcb2996 says

    November 5, 2011 at 3:29 pm

    Daily entry 11/5
    Thanks!

    cjay (at) iavalley (dot) edu

  39. Maryann says

    November 6, 2011 at 10:01 am

    11/6 Daily Entry

    Maryann D.
    twinkle at optonline dot net

  40. micia says

    November 6, 2011 at 11:35 am

    Thanks for this giveaway
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  41. micia says

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  42. holdenj says

    November 6, 2011 at 6:29 pm

    Daily entry 11/6. Thanks!
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  43. Bethie says

    November 7, 2011 at 2:21 am

    Daily Entry 11/6

    Lizzi0915 at aol dot com

  44. 553943c8-3927-11e0-acaf-000bcdcb2996 says

    November 7, 2011 at 5:51 am

    Daily entry 11/6
    Thanks!

    cjay (at) iavalley (dot) edu

  45. Maryann says

    November 7, 2011 at 10:16 am

    Hello, Daily entry 11/7

    Maryann D.
    twinkle at optonline dot net

  46. micia says

    November 7, 2011 at 12:05 pm

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  47. micia says

    November 7, 2011 at 12:05 pm

    Thanks for this giveaway
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  48. holdenj says

    November 7, 2011 at 12:36 pm

    Daily entry 11/7. Thanks!
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  49. 553943c8-3927-11e0-acaf-000bcdcb2996 says

    November 7, 2011 at 6:22 pm

    Daily entry 11/7
    Thanks!

    cjay (at) iavalley (dot) edu

  50. Laura H. says

    November 7, 2011 at 11:54 pm

    I have sooooo been wanting to read this book, especially since the cat on front looks like my Monty. Thanks for the great giveaway!

    BornajhawkATaolDOTcom

  51. Laura H. says

    November 7, 2011 at 11:55 pm

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  52. Bethie says

    November 8, 2011 at 2:00 am

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  53. Maryann says

    November 8, 2011 at 10:42 am

    11/8 Daily entry

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  54. micia says

    November 8, 2011 at 10:43 am

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  55. micia says

    November 8, 2011 at 10:43 am

    Thanks for this giveaway
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  56. holdenj says

    November 8, 2011 at 12:26 pm

    Daily entry 11/8. Thanks!
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  57. 553943c8-3927-11e0-acaf-000bcdcb2996 says

    November 8, 2011 at 7:48 pm

    Daily entry 11/8
    Thanks!

    cjay (at) iavalley (dot) edu

  58. Bethie says

    November 9, 2011 at 4:11 am

    Daily entry 11/8

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  59. Maryann says

    November 9, 2011 at 10:17 am

    11/9 Daily entry:

    Maryann D.
    twinkle at optonline dot net

  60. holdenj says

    November 9, 2011 at 12:46 pm

    Daily entry 11/9. Thanks!
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  61. micia says

    November 9, 2011 at 8:40 pm

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  62. micia says

    November 9, 2011 at 8:40 pm

    Thanks for this giveaway
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    November 9, 2011 at 11:36 pm

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  64. 553943c8-3927-11e0-acaf-000bcdcb2996 says

    November 10, 2011 at 3:20 am

    Daily entry 11/9
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  65. Maryann says

    November 10, 2011 at 10:39 am

    11/10 Daily:

    Maryann D.
    twinkle at optonline dot net

  66. holdenj says

    November 10, 2011 at 12:41 pm

    Daily entry 11/10. Thanks!
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  67. micia says

    November 10, 2011 at 9:26 pm

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  68. micia says

    November 10, 2011 at 9:27 pm

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  69. 553943c8-3927-11e0-acaf-000bcdcb2996 says

    November 11, 2011 at 12:28 am

    Daily entry 11/10
    Thanks!

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  70. holdenj says

    November 11, 2011 at 1:24 pm

    Daily entry 11/11/11. Thanks!
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  71. 553943c8-3927-11e0-acaf-000bcdcb2996 says

    November 11, 2011 at 5:11 pm

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  72. micia says

    November 11, 2011 at 8:44 pm

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  73. micia says

    November 11, 2011 at 8:44 pm

    Thanks for this giveaway
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  74. Maryann says

    November 12, 2011 at 1:26 am

    11/11 Daily entry

    Maryann D.
    twinkle at optonline dot net

  75. Maryann says

    November 12, 2011 at 12:06 pm

    12/12 Daily entry -Have a great weekend!

    Maryann D.
    twinkle at optonline dot net

  76. holdenj says

    November 12, 2011 at 12:42 pm

    Daily entry 11/12. Thanks!
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  77. 553943c8-3927-11e0-acaf-000bcdcb2996 says

    November 12, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    Daily entry 11/12
    Thanks!

    cjay (at) iavalley (dot) edu

  78. Maryann says

    November 13, 2011 at 12:17 pm

    11/13 Daily entry

    Maryann D.
    twinkle at optonline dot net

  79. holdenj says

    November 13, 2011 at 12:45 pm

    Daily entry 11/13. Thanks!
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  80. 553943c8-3927-11e0-acaf-000bcdcb2996 says

    November 14, 2011 at 4:19 am

    Daily entry 11/13
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  81. Maryann says

    November 14, 2011 at 10:11 am

    11/14 Daily Entry – have a super week!

    Maryann D.
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  82. Laura H. says

    November 15, 2011 at 1:49 am

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  83. Laura H. says

    November 15, 2011 at 1:53 am

    This is such a great story of perseverance!

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  84. Mary (BookHounds Jacobs says

    November 18, 2011 at 3:53 am

    Maryann Drapkin

    An email has been sent to the lucky person named above

    The winner has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

    Thanks to all who entered.

    PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM FOR THE EMAIL FROM BOOKHOUNDS @ HOTMAIL REQUESTING YOUR MAILING ADDRESS!

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