Book Review: A Cat Named Darwin By William Jordan

• Title: A Cat Named Darwin: Embracing the Bond Between Man and Pet (also: How a Stray Cat Changed a Man into a Human Being)
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; First Edition edition (November 12, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0395986427
• ISBN-13: 978-0395986424
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  The book begins with this:
  
  
  I was born a Homo sapiens.
  Then I became a biologist.
  Then, I became a cat.
  
  
  You have no idea.
  Read on, friend.
  
  
  Now, if that doesn't pique your interest!  The book is delightfully written by William Jordan, as the story of man meeting a stray cat, and the addition of the feline to his Long Beach, California life.  The blend of science from a biologist's lexicon of knowledge, and the heartfelt emotions stirred by Darwin is a terrific read.  There is not a sappy moment anywhere in this book, and Darwin is no sweet snuggle-bunny, but a true street cat who knows when he's found his home.  Mr. Jordan writes honestly and ironically, having grown up with dogs only.  His conversion to a cat dude is witty, funny, and painfully truthful.  When does chemical reactions in the brain and body form into love and companionship?  Pick up a copy, and enjoy Darwin's travels with his human companion.