Daddy, is Timmy in Heaven Now?

Daddy, is Timmy in Heaven Now?

by SamLeith (Author)

Synopsis

In "Daddy, Is Timmy In Heaven Now?, recovering pet-phobe Sam Leith pays affectionate tribute to pets from history - from Adolf Hitler's dog to Gerard de Nerval's lobster - while attempting to get to grips with a brand new pet of his own: a cat called Henry.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 304
Edition: Main
Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd
Published: 14 Sep 2006

ISBN 10: 1841958468
ISBN 13: 9781841958460
Book Overview: A hilarious tribute to dead pets throughout history

Media Reviews
A terrifically funny and original writer . . . This is a lovely, moving book. * * Evening Standard * *
Strangely fascinating and highly entertaining . . . Excellent. * * Guardian * *
A highly original and witty testament to our faithful and fallen campaneros. * * Herald * *
Bliss . . . Buy it. Trust me. * * Independent * *
Author Bio
Literary Editor of The Telegraph, Sam Leith also contributes book reviews, snide gossip and other nonsense to The Spectator and Literary Review. He lives in Brixton with his brother and a cat called Henry. The cat regards him with suspicion.