I think it is safe to say that we don't all start off as cat people. I know that when I wanted to get a cat in our family I had to do much begging and research. But once our cat Romeo entered the household, he quickly became king of the roost.

In "A Cat Named Darwin: Embracing the Bond Between Man and Pet" you meet William Jordan, a bonified anti-cat and human- superiorist. But it does not take long for Darwin to steal his way into William's heart, quickly becoming his close companion.

Through the book, Jordan discusses both the good and the bad moments with Darwin. Be forewarned readers, this is not a totally light-hearted read. There is sadness and serious issues that both Jordan and Darwin must confront. But all and all, it is a book that demonstrates the profound effect that a cat can have on us humans. It tries to explain why these furry creatures find such permanent places in our hearts, so much that they have their own Blogs and Twitter accounts.

I would suggest this book for adult animal lovers everywhere. To know Darwin is to love Darwin and to read Jordan's account is to witness the softening of a hardened animal heart.

A serious and emotional book. Some may not like it as Jordan is a scientist and thus talks a good amount about why, biologically, we have the connection we do with our animal companions. It is a quick read and one that I feel many cat owners can find a profound connection with. A warning, Jordan starts out very man vs. nature and thus some of the things he thinks or says can seem shocking and slightly appalling to the animal enthusiast. Don't fret, as Darwin is an ample cure to this way of thinking.