Making Rounds with Oscar: The Extraordinary Gift of an Ordinary Cat by Dosa, David
Making Rounds with Oscar: The Extraordinary Gift of an Ordinary Cat by Dosa, David

Making Rounds with Oscar: The Extraordinary Gift of an Ordinary Cat

A remarkable cat. A special gift. A life-changing journey. They thought he was just a cat. When...
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Author: David Dosa
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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Making Rounds with Oscar: The Extraordinary Gift of an Ordinary Cat by Dosa, David

Making Rounds with Oscar: The Extraordinary Gift of an Ordinary Cat

$46.57
Making Rounds with Oscar: The Extraordinary Gift of an Ordinary Cat by Dosa, David

Making Rounds with Oscar: The Extraordinary Gift of an Ordinary Cat

$46.57
Author: David Dosa
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Description
A remarkable cat. A special gift. A life-changing journey.

They thought he was just a cat. When Oscar arrived at the Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rhode Island he was a cute little guy with attitude. He loved to stretch out in a puddle of sunlight and chase his tail until he was dizzy. Occasionally he consented to a scratch behind the ears, but only when it suited him. In other words, he was a typical cat. Or so it seemed. It wasn't long before Oscar had created something of a stir. Apparently, this ordinary cat possesses an extraordinary gift: he knows instinctively when the end of life is near. Oscar is a welcome distraction for the residents of Steere House, many of whom are living with Alzheimer's. But he never spends much time with them -- until they are in their last hours. Then, as if this were his job, Oscar strides purposely into a patient's room, curls up on the bed, and begins his vigil. Oscar provides comfort and companionship when people need him most. And his presence lets caregivers and loved ones know that it's time to say good-bye. Oscar's gift is a tender mercy. He teaches by example: embracing moments of life that so many of us shy away from. Making Rounds with Oscar is the story of an unusual cat, the patients he serves, their caregivers, and of one doctor who learned how to listen. Heartfelt, inspiring, and full of humor and pathos, this book allows readers to take a walk into a world rarely seen from the outside, a world we often misunderstand.

Author: David Dosa
Publisher: Hachette Books
Published: 04/05/2011
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.47lbs
Size: 8.02h x 5.30w x 0.68d
ISBN: 9781401310431
Audience: Young Adult

About the Author
Dr. David Dosa is a geriatrician at Rhode Island Hospital and an assistant professor of medicine at the Warrern Alpert Medical School of Brown University, both in Providence.
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