Thanks to Gayle I am now in temporary possession of some modern classics. I'd never even seen the film of Breakfast at Tiffany's so I was keen to find out what the book was all about. It's beautifully written and constructed and has the memorable character of Holly Golightly, infuriating and touching all at once. Now I must see the film - but will the characters be as I imagined them? The book also included 3 short stories, the last of which "A Christmas Memory" I can't recommend enough. It's warm and touching and full of nostalgia for a little boy's childhood.
Day 161; Book 161
Kind rescuer fails to catch stray ginger tomcat for 4 years, one day finds
an adorable note attached to their fence saying: 'Folded ear cat has been
rescued, $2000 vet bill, is safe and sound, and is living the good life'
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Catching stray cats for TNRs is not nearly as easy as it may sound. We
speak from experience. You, as the rescuer, know that your intentions are
the abso...
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Oh dear Oh dear...that makes 2 of us. I have neither read the book nor seen the film, but I feel I really should now! Thanks Anne
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