Book Review: Dewey the Small Town Library Cat Who Touched the World by Vicki Myron

Dewey is the heartwarming story of Dewey Readmore Books, the beloved library cat of Spencer, Iowa, as told by his owner and companion of nineteen years, Vicki Myron, the librarian who found him on a frigid January morning when he was abandoned as a kitten in the book drop slot. It is also the story of a remarkable small town, which burned down at the beginning of the Depression, only to rebuild itself, and which was almost shuttered during the farm crisis of the 1980s, before regrouping and rededicating itself to small town American values. Dewey's local charm and worldwide fame became a symbol of hope for this recovering town. Through Dewey's antics, we come to know and love many of the colorful and inspiring people of Spencer. But perhaps the most inspiring person in Spencer is Vicki Myron herself, a single mother who survived the bankruptcy of her family farm and working in a box factory to put two of her brothers through college to become one of the leaders of the Iowa library system. Dewey is one lovable, roguish cat who managed to transform an entire town and inspire people across the globe. (Synopsis from Barnes and Noble)

Review: When I first heard about this book I was under the impression that it was just a cute story about a cute, fluffy cat but it turned out to be so much more than that . . . and I was hooked. I read this book in a day and a half and loved it. The story of Vicki Myron, Spencer, Iowa and Dewey Readmore Books is heartwarming and touching. The struggles of Myron and the town of Spencer are not only enlightening but they also serve as a backdrop for the appearance of Dewey and the effect that he had on people from all over the world.

I loved the book and not just because I loved Dewey the moment I saw him. The book was written in such a way that I couldn't help but admire the way that Myron struggled through her problems and the towns quest to remain true to itself. Dewey's personality and his story allowed Myron to tell the story of Spencer and I was enthralled by all three of the stories that intertwined in this novel.

Details:

• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing


• Pub. Date: September 2008


• 288 pgs.


• Vicki Myron, Brett Whitter

Plans: Mailed to the next person in the bookring.

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