After Cleo, a crazy Siamese kitten called Jonah bounced into our lives. With daughter Lydia determined to move to a Sri Lankan monastery while I was about to undergo breast cancer surgery, I swore another cat was the last thing we needed.
But then Mum always said I should never swear.
This is the story of how one cat leads to another, that rebellious felines and daughters have more in common than you might think. And how I learned compromise and medication can be okay.
The book has been released in the UK and Australasia, where it pounced on to best seller lists. It will be on sale in Germany later this year and in the US in April 2013.
The World Takes Jonah to its heart. For reviews and press coverage click here
After hitting best seller lists in the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, Helen’s highly acclaimed memoir “Cleo” jumped on the New York Times Best Seller List its first week in US bookstores.
Rights have been sold in more than 14 countries worldwide, including Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Brazil, China, Russia, Taiwan, Turkey and Korea.
Facebook
I wanted to let people know about a Facebook page created by Cleo fans where readers are sharing their experiences with reading Cleo.
Cleo the movie
A film deal for “Cleo” has been struck with South Pacific Pictures, makers of highly acclaimed “The Whale Rider”. A big budget is being set aside for star studded movie.
30 millions d'amis
Here's the documentary called 'Plus fort que la mort' (loosley tranlates to 'Stronger than death') made for the hugely popular French
television programme "30 millions d'amis"
Helen has received a number of emails from other parents who have lost precious children. After reading “Cleo” they are willing to share their own stories. Their courage and generosity will provide great comfort to others. Click here to read Parents’ Stories Click here to read Parents' Stories.