Tatianna: Tales and Teachings of My Feline Friend

Linda A. Mohr
iUniverse (2007)
ISBN 9780595426775
Reviewed by Richard R. Blake for Reader Views (1/08)


Pet lovers will love this poignantly told story of Tatianna as written by Linda A. Mohr. It is the story of a sixteen-year journey, of bonding, and of the healing experienced by Linda from Tatianna in a time of grief. Later Linda became Tatianna’s caregiver and lifeline during her extended illness.

After the loss of her fiancé, Ken, in a motorcycle accident, Linda explained Tatianna’s help this way.  “Although I had lost a physical life with Ken the devoted love, tenderness, and companionship of Tatinanna sustained me.”

Linda’s doting descriptions of Tatianna included phrases like:  “She provided companionship in solitude, was mischievous, rambunctious, and curious. She was friendly, but aggressive, social, adventurous, and she loved unconditionally. She was devoted, protective, and amusing.”

I found the quotations at the beginning of each chapter as well as Linda’s original poems, affirmations, and positive reinforcements to be both inspirational and thought-provoking.  Linda’s personal and firm conviction of God s working through these experiences on a daily basis came through in her writing.
 
In her Christmas letter in 2000 Linda wrote, “On the furry front, Tatinanna is now over fifteen-years-old, and she has been miraculously battling kidney disease for the past two and one-half years.  We continue her daily therapy and affirmations.  You would never know she was ill by looking at her.”

Linda’s detailed accounts of the treatments, therapy, prescriptions, affirmations, and acupuncture are of tremendous value to any pet owner going through similar disease processes with their pets.   Tatianna’s Circle of Life Gallery highlights the pages of the book and adds a unique appeal to her story.  I found myself enjoying the pictures many times, as well as frequently referring to the very unique presentation of an illustrated timeline provided as a part of the preface to the book.

Linda s descriptions of her elaborate Christmas trees with their unique ornaments, and her astounding collection of antiques will add interior decorators, and antique dealers, to her list of eager readers, which include pet owners, pet store operators, and veterinarians.
 
The chronicles of Tatianna, her feline friends, and her biographer Linda A. Mohr is a heartwarming story of an amazing, loving, spiritual bonding relationship of a pet and her owner. Linda A. Mohr is a gifted writer. “Tatianna: Tales and Teachings of My Feline Friend” is one of endurance, bravery, strength, faith, and love.  Simply beautiful.

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