{"product_id":"bono-the-amazing-story-of-a-rescue-cat-who-inspired-a-community-9780806538457","title":"Bono: The Amazing Story of a Rescue Cat Who Inspired a Community","description":"\u003ci\u003eFrom\u003c\/i\u003e New York Times\u003ci\u003e bestselling author Helen Brown comes a funny and moving account of her life-changing month as a foster mother--to a homeless cat named Bono.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e When Helen Brown arrived in New York for a much-anticipated visit, a fellow animal lover talked her into fostering a shelter cat. Helen visualized a sweet-natured cuddler who blinked and dozed a lot. What she got at Manhattan's Bideawee shelter was a wide-eyed and unpredictable Persian with a punked-out haircut and a feisty attitude. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Bono had become homeless during Hurricane Sandy, had survived a serious infection, and needed daily medications. As a \"special needs\" cat, he was an unlikely candidate for adoption. But as affection between them grew, Helen resolved to see that Bono found his forever home. She didn't know that he would change her life in ways she never dreamed possible and teach her lessons she would cherish ever after. Just as this sweet, beleaguered, and hopeful guy deserved a fresh start, Helen too was ready for new beginnings. And so began a heartwarming, uplifting, lasting kind of love . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for the works of Helen Brown\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"A buoyant tale, heartfelt and open.\" \u003ci\u003e-Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"An absolute must.\" \u003ci\u003e--Cat World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"Brown gives inspiration with her witty, adventurous story.\" --\u003ci\u003eRT Book Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"Brown writes eloquently about women, daughters, and felines.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Citadel Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/29\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780806538457\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.50w x 0.70d","brand":"Helen Brown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36644011966620,"sku":"9780806538457","price":13.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_296aed85-6bcf-49d8-8420-a9cf39228568.jpg?v=1603857733","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/bono-the-amazing-story-of-a-rescue-cat-who-inspired-a-community-9780806538457","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}