Near Death Cat Nine Lives With a Speed Bump at The End Charles Kelly Kee Rash Books
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A tuna-can mishap sends Dundee Blinky rocketing into oblivion…or does it? Apparently dead to the world from this and other catastrophes, he returns to earth again and again. His near-death experiences transform him, in turn, into a basket case, a feline blowhard, and a cat on the run from himself. In the end, though, he finds peace, learning a life lesson from what lies beyond.
Near Death Cat Nine Lives With a Speed Bump at The End Charles Kelly Kee Rash Books
Please note that I am yielding the pulpit this afternoon to my cat, Zane Grey, who insisted on personally writing this review:For a human being, Charles Kelly is actually a pretty bright and amusing guy. His new book, “Near Death Cat,” chronicles the adventures of Dundee Blinkey, who sadly dies in the first chapter but then goes on to relate his experiences from the borderlands between life and death that are so popular with the “White Light at the End of the Tunnel” crowd.
I confess I found it a little difficult to believe that an animal as graceful and intelligent as a cat could ever contribute to his own demise by knocking a can of tuna fish off a refrigerator shelf and smacking himself between the eyes. Frankly, this sounds more like something your average dog would do. But I understand that Mr. Kelly had to get the story rolling somehow, and so I was willing to suspend disbelief and grant him some artistic license.
Happily, of course, we cats are gifted with nine lives each and so Dundee will have the opportunity to return to this life and to his master, a guy named Jed who writes slogans for greeting cards. Dundee, who previously had a reputation as a “bad” cat (as if such an animal could ever exist), now has a new mission in his new life: he is set to save the world.
In lesser hands, this story would never work. But Mr. Kelly has such a keen insight into the feline mind that one suspects that, in a previous life, he was almost certainly one of those feline gods that were worshipped by the ancient Egyptians. The story is witty, funny and very entertaining, and the illustrations by Kee Rash are right on the mark and very well done. Granted, this is no Riders of the Purple Sage, if you get my drift, but it’s head and shoulders above the drivel that’s written by the guy I’m forced to live with. If he could tell a story half this well, we’d be living in the High Clover, believe you me. But I digress.
This is a book that will appeal to large numbers of feline readers and to the human beings that are privileged to serve them. Kudos to Charles Kelly for another masterpiece.
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Near Death Cat Nine Lives With a Speed Bump at The End Charles Kelly Kee Rash Books Reviews
This book was a wild ride of weirdness! Loved it!
Hope to see more books by Mr. Charles Kelly in the future!
I found this book to be funny and thought provoking. Dundee B. meets some interesting characters. It's a great book whether you are a cat lover or not!
I enjoyed experiencing Dundee Blinky, a cynical, lazy house cat who discovers how to live through near-death experiences. Whether one believes in such phenomena—and millions do—Charles Kelly has written a weirdly compelling book on the subject. Kelly, a journalist and biographer, also deftly satirizes, among other subjects, American consumerism run amuck, gadgetry, and spiritual quests. Blinky’s odyssey to understand LIFE—by frequently but temporarily taking leave of it—leads him (and the reader) to the mundane and humbling realization that one can’t obtain wisdom or humility or the spiritual life on the cheap.
I don’t know if I’d want to live with Dundee Blinky, but he’s an irascible, unforgettable guide to a wonderful world, the one under his paws and my feet.
I’m more of a dog person myself, but now that I’ve read NEAR DEATH CAT I’ll think fondly of Dundee Blinky whenever I encounter one of his brethren. Dundee is our feline guide throughout a series of near-death experiences, and who better to lead us than an iconic authority on nine lives? It also helps that we can connect with Dundee’s seemingly human qualities.
Those human qualities really aren’t much of a stretch when you think about it. Cats and dogs have evolved far beyond the realm of a mere domesticated animal. They live at liberty within our homes, accompany us in our cars, and provide unconditional companionship. Ask any pet owner and the odds are they’ll tell you that Felix or Fido can understand what you’re saying. Dogs are pretty obvious, but when you call a cat by name and watch him ignore you, preoccupied with grooming himself, finally walking off without a glance, he’s sending you a message—see how independent I am, and if you’re lucky, maybe I’ll come by in a while for a nice belly rub. In NEAR DEATH CAT we never forget that Dundee is just such a cat, even after he finds himself able to communicate with us after surviving his first near-death journey. Being close to his caring provider has exposed him to the human condition, and now he can’t help but ponder the unanswerable questions we all grapple with.
Page for page, this relatively small volume packs a surprising punch. At the same time Charles Kelly leaves the reader plenty of space for reading between the lines and getting involved with the insightful narrative and sly humor. Some of it kind of sneaks up on you. For example, it took me few beats to appreciate the irony in Dundee’s brief but congenial relationship with his unlikely traveling companions—a dog and a bird—later on in the story. You’ll stumble across these little gems throughout the book, so stay on your toes.
The illustrations by Kee Rash add a nice touch. It amazes me how well a simple drawing can sometimes convey an idea or capture a mood. I’m also amazed at how difficult it is to find an original voice nowadays. NEAR DEATH CAT is a welcome discovery, a worthy alternative to the status quo, and an entertaining read in its own right.
Highly recomended.
Please note that I am yielding the pulpit this afternoon to my cat, Zane Grey, who insisted on personally writing this review
For a human being, Charles Kelly is actually a pretty bright and amusing guy. His new book, “Near Death Cat,” chronicles the adventures of Dundee Blinkey, who sadly dies in the first chapter but then goes on to relate his experiences from the borderlands between life and death that are so popular with the “White Light at the End of the Tunnel” crowd.
I confess I found it a little difficult to believe that an animal as graceful and intelligent as a cat could ever contribute to his own demise by knocking a can of tuna fish off a refrigerator shelf and smacking himself between the eyes. Frankly, this sounds more like something your average dog would do. But I understand that Mr. Kelly had to get the story rolling somehow, and so I was willing to suspend disbelief and grant him some artistic license.
Happily, of course, we cats are gifted with nine lives each and so Dundee will have the opportunity to return to this life and to his master, a guy named Jed who writes slogans for greeting cards. Dundee, who previously had a reputation as a “bad” cat (as if such an animal could ever exist), now has a new mission in his new life he is set to save the world.
In lesser hands, this story would never work. But Mr. Kelly has such a keen insight into the feline mind that one suspects that, in a previous life, he was almost certainly one of those feline gods that were worshipped by the ancient Egyptians. The story is witty, funny and very entertaining, and the illustrations by Kee Rash are right on the mark and very well done. Granted, this is no Riders of the Purple Sage, if you get my drift, but it’s head and shoulders above the drivel that’s written by the guy I’m forced to live with. If he could tell a story half this well, we’d be living in the High Clover, believe you me. But I digress.
This is a book that will appeal to large numbers of feline readers and to the human beings that are privileged to serve them. Kudos to Charles Kelly for another masterpiece.
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