Journal Entry 1 by Makita21 from Stawell, Victoria Australia on Monday, February 08, 2010

The Blurb: An otherwise ordinary cat, Oscar has an almost psychic sensitivity to human beings - he knows, before any doctor or scientist, when people are at the end of their lives. As the resident cat in and old people's nursing home, Steere House, his mere presence by a bedside is viewed by doctors and the nursing-home staff as an almost absolute indicator of impending death - a blessing really, because it allows staff members to notify family members that the end is near.
Oscar is an inspiration and a wonder to doctors and nurses at Steere House, not only because he provides companionship to those who would otherwise die alone, but also because he gives comfort where others have failed.
Dr. David Dosa's account of Oscar and his patients is heartfelt, moving, sometimes even funny. Making the Rounds with Oscar allows readers into a world rarely seen from the outside. 

Journal Entry 2 by Makita21 from Stawell, Victoria Australia on Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Although not entirely what I had expected given the reviews of this book, it was nevertheless a good read.
David Dosa not only has become a 'believer' but also explained, in a very compassionate manner, the disease process of Alzheimers. Oscar plays a vital role in the team of carers for patients afflicted with this disease, regardless of what one might argue his 'triggers' are.

This book is now going on a journey as a bookring in Australia;
Participants are:

D-face
cat207
Jean-Sol
foxygirlACT
... 

Journal Entry 3 by Makita21 at Bookring, Book Ring -- Controlled Releases on Sunday, February 14, 2010

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Mailed to D-face today :) 

Journal Entry 4 by D-face from Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Australia on Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Received today, thank you Makita21, it is in beautiful condition and we are looking forward to the read. 

Journal Entry 5 by D-face from Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Australia on Sunday, February 21, 2010

This is a lovely book, although the writer is not very proficient. I learnt a lot about Alzheimer's and liked the little quotes at the start of each chapter such as "a cat is always on the wrong side of the door". 

Journal Entry 6 by D-face at Morisset, New South Wales Australia on Sunday, February 21, 2010

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On its way to Cat207 

Journal Entry 7 by cat207 from Gladstone, Queensland Australia on Thursday, February 25, 2010

Arrived in today's mail. Thank you D-face (also for the postcard) and Makita21 for sharing 'Oscar'. I do have six and a half bookrings waiting to be read, but I think I'll have to squeeze this one in early. 

Journal Entry 8 by cat207 from Gladstone, Queensland Australia on Sunday, February 28, 2010

A heart-warming story with a very intuitive cat. My favourite quote - Cats are connoisseurs of comfort. Of course!

Waiting for an address update from Jean-Sol. 

Journal Entry 9 by cat207 from Gladstone, Queensland Australia on Sunday, February 28, 2010

Heading off to Jean-Sol in tomorrow's mail. 

Journal Entry 10 by Jean-Sol from Melbourne, Victoria Australia on Thursday, March 04, 2010

Arrived in Melbourne today. I'm looking at my cat (who goes by the name of Killer ...looking back it was a mistake to delegate naming rights to the kids!) right now and can't wait to get into this book. Even Mr Jean-Sol is showing interest, so that has to be a good sign.
Watch this space. 

Journal Entry 11 by Jean-Sol from Melbourne, Victoria Australia on Saturday, March 13, 2010

What a very interesting book and not only for cat-lovers like me. Whilst Dr David Dosa will never win the Nobel Prize in literature, his empathy and interest in his patients comes across wonderfully, as well as his reflections on life and death. He comes across as someone who really believes in what he does and explains Alzheimer's clearly and compellingly. Oscar is a classic cool cat with an uncanny, fascinating gift. I enjoyed reading it tremendously: I learnt a lot about Alzheimer's and made me reflect on all that happens when people age, get sick, how it affects the ones close to them, and so on. I'll be recommending it.
Thanks Makita21 for including me in the ring! 

Journal Entry 12 by Jean-Sol at Book Ring, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases on Saturday, March 13, 2010

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Continuing its travel to the next bookring participant. 

Journal Entry 13 by foxygirlACT from Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Australia on Tuesday, March 23, 2010

received this one in the post late last week and will get started as soon as I finish reading Balibo...

a very quick read and a sweet story

book is now on its way home. thanks for sharing 

Journal Entry 14 by Makita21 at taken to the mini-meetup in Avoca, Victoria Australia on Monday, January 10, 2011

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taken to the mini-meetup in Avoca @ Olive and Lavender Cafe/Store 

Journal Entry 15 by meganh at Thornbury, Victoria Australia on Tuesday, January 11, 2011

This is a well travelled book and sounds very interesting. I shall enjoy the read and will continue the book's journey - maybe on another continent.