Bret Witter Livres

How much of an impact can an animal have? How many lives can one cat touch? How is it possible for an abandoned kitten to transform a small library, save a classic American town, and eventually become famous around the world? You can't even begin to answer those questions until you hear the charming story of Dewey Readmore Books, the beloved library cat of Spencer, Iowa. Dewey's story starts in the worst possible way. Only a few weeks old, on the coldest night of the year, he was stuffed into the returned book slot at the Spencer Public Library. He was found the next working by library director Vicki Myron, a single mother who had survived the loss of her family farm, a breast cancer scare, and an alcoholic husband. Dewey won her heart, and the hearts of the staff, by pulling himself up and hobbling on frostbitten feet to nudge each of hem in a gesture of thanks and love. For the next nineteen years, he never stopped charming the people of Spencer with this enthusiasm, warmth, humility (for a cat), and, above all, his sixth sense about who needed him most. As his fame grew from town to town, then state to state, and finally, amazingly, worldwide, Dewey became more than just a friend; he became a source of pride for an extraordinary Heartland farming town pulling its way slowly back from the greatest crisis in its long history.

Until Tuesday is Horse Boy meets Dewey (with a bit of Tuesdays with Morrie thrown in)

Facing a devastating ALS diagnosis at the age of forty-four, Susan Spencer-Wendel embarks on a poignant journey to cherish her remaining time with her devoted husband and three young children. With only a year of health left, she reflects on her life, relationships, and the legacy she wishes to leave behind. This deeply personal narrative explores themes of love, resilience, and the impact of terminal illness on family dynamics.

Told from the perspective of a librarian, this collection features nine engaging stories about cats that uplift and inspire their owners. Alongside heartwarming tales, readers will find two brand-new stories about Dewey, the beloved cat from Myron's previous bestseller. Each narrative captures the unique bond between cats and their humans, blending humor and emotion to celebrate the impact of these furry companions on everyday life.

Jeff Bauman woke up on Tuesday, April 16th 2013 and he had no legs. Just thirty hours prior, Jeff was surrounded by revelry at the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon. The first bomb went off at his feet as he awaited his girlfriend's finish. When Jeff awoke days later from hours of surgery, rather than take stock of his now completely altered life, Jeff ripped out his breathing tube and tried to speak. He couldn't. Jeff asked for a pad and paper and he wrote down seven words, "Saw the guy. Looked right at me," setting off one of the biggest manhunts in the country's history and beginning his own brave road to recovery. In his memoir, Jeff will inspire millions by writing about his experiences that early spring day and his ongoing mission to walk again. Jeff will show the terrorists that they accomplished nothing with their act of cowardice and prove to the entire world what Boston Strong really means.

Now a major film starring GEORGE CLOONEY, MATT DAMON, CATE BLANCHETT, BILL MURRAY, JOHN GOODMAN, HUGH BONNEVILLE, BOB BALABAN, JEAN DUJARDIN and DIMITRI LEONIDAS. What if I told you that there was an epic story about World War II that has not been told, involving the most unlikely group of heroes? What if I told you there was a group of men on the front lines who didn't carry machine guns or drive tanks; a new kind of soldier, one charged with saving, not destroying. From caves to castles in a thrilling race against time, these men risked their lives daily to save hundreds of thousands of the world's greatest works of art. THEY were the Monuments Men, and THIS is their extraordinary true story. 'Remarkable' Washington Post 'Engaging, inspiring' Publishers Weekly

The story of Dewey the celebrated library cat is now available for the youngest of readers in this new, fully-illustrated picture book adventure.When Librarian Vicki Myron finds a young kitten abandoned in the Spencer Library return box, she nurses him back to health, deciding then and there that he will be their library cat, and naming him, appropriately, Dewey Readmore Books. Dewey loves his new home, but once he discovers the littlest library visitors-who like to chase him, pull his tail, and squeeze him extra tight-Dewey begins to wonder if he's truly cut out for the demands of his new job. In the end, he is triumphant as he realizes that helping people big and small is what he is meant to do, and that by sharing his special brand of Dewey love, he can be the best library cat of all.

V júni 2011 sa Susan Spencerová-Wendelová dozvedela, že trpí nevyliečiteľnou chorobou, amyotrofickou laterálnou sklerózou (ALS), ktorá ničí nervy svalov. Mala štyridsaťštyri rokov, milujúceho manžela a tri deti, pričom jej zostával iba rok života. Rozhodla sa prežiť ho naplno. Zanechala novinársku prácu a venovala sa rodine. V záhrade sa stretávala s priateľmi a podnikla sedem výletov so svojimi najbližšími. Napriek zhoršujúcemu sa zdravotnému stavu cestovala na Yukon, do Maďarska, na Bahamy či Cyprus. Pre najmladšieho syna zorganizovala plávanie s delfínom a dcéru Marinu vzala do newyorského obchodu s nevestinami, aby ju videla v svadobných šatách. Knihu napísala na iPade, darčeku od kolegov, pravým palcom, ktorý si ešte vedela ovládať. Tento príbeh nie je naplnený hnevom ani trpkosťou; je smutný, ale zároveň vyžaruje optimizmus, radosť zo života a zmysel pre humor. Je to oslava života, nie smrti. Kniha je nezabudnuteľným darom autorky jej milovaným a úprimným záznamom ich posledných spoločných chvíľ. Pripomína nám, že každý deň je lepší, ak ho prežijeme s radosťou.