Joey and Parker: A Tail of Two Cats

By Patricia Lightner

Joey and Parker: A Tail of Two Cats is a picture book with text that links very well with the pictures. It is a true story dictated by two cats, Joey and Parker, who live with the author (sorry, guys, I am taking some credit here too).

The author has a chronic illness which is no laughing matter. And yet some funny things have happened along the way, and the cats want to have their say. It is said that laughter is the best medicine. This book was written in good taste. However, it is not all fun and games.

As a serious advocate for a cure for Parkinsons disease, I felt compelled to add a chapter of my own and briefly but hopefully and effectively get on my soapbox for increased medical research funding for all diseases. Overall, this is a fun picture book intended to provide you with some lighthearted moments. Enjoy.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Dec 31, 2016
• ISBN: 9781524657598

Patricia Lightner

Patricia Lightner spent the last 15 years advocating for better treatments and ultimately a cure for Parkinson's disease. She informed her elected officials in her hometown and in Washington, D.C. of the needs of the Parkinson's community. She also supports increases in medical research funds. Patricia is the author of two other books, also available in paperback, PARKINSON'S DISEASE AND ME:WALKING THE PATH 2nd edition and JUST GIVE IT SOME THOUGHT:EVERYDAY REFLECTIONS.

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© 2017 Patricia Lightner. All rights reserved.

No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means without the written permission of the author.

Published by AuthorHouse 12/30/2016

ISBN: 978-1-5246-5760-4 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-5246-5759-8 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2016921600

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Contents

Chapter 1: Joey Arrives

Chapter 2: What Is Work?

Chapter 3: Patti & Pd & How It Affects Me

Chapter 4: More About Joey

Chapter 5: Parker Arrives

Chapter 6: Parker’s Activities

Chapter 7: Getting Into Everything

Chapter 8: In Praise Of Dogs

Chapter 9: Writing Is Therapeutic

Chapter 10: Writing From The Heart

Acknowledgments

CHAPTER ONE

JOEY ARRIVES

Hi, my name is Joey and I am five years old. I share a home with Patti, my owner. She has a medical condition called young-onset Parkinson’s disease. It affects my life too. I will explain what it is in a moment.

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I wrote this book on behalf of the kittens and cats who have owners afflicted with Parkinson’s disease or other chronic illnesses so everyone will know what pets go through. People with chronic illnesses have in common some difficulties and adjustments to make in daily life. Kittens and cats must also make adjustments.

This cat is an advocate for a cure for Parkinson’s disease. Sure, cats may be aloof and laid back, but it is not just dogs who are man’s best friend. Read on.

Patti and I met at an animal shelter on Saturday, July 3, 1999. Although it was the day before Independence Day, Patti gave me my freedom a day early as she decided to adopt me.

I saw her looking around at all the other cages and kneeling to check out some of the other kittens and cats. I heard her say she wanted a female kitten. Patti, how sexist of you. I heard of people preferring kittens over cats. Fine with me, as I was a kitten. But preferring a female to a male. I was more