“One to Watch - Possibly the next Marley and Me, Cleo is an honest and un-mawkish true story of ordinary people rebuilding their lives after a tragedy, with the help of a kitten. Even non cat-lovers will be moved.” Good Housekeeping UK

“Cleo would make a worthy addition to professional libraries. It’s a book I would loan or suggest to those dealing with significant loss and grief.

 A book to own, a book to talk about, a book to give someone you care about.”

Mani Mitchell, Counselling Today

“One of the most moving books I’ve ever read.” Claire, Editor of Books Direct (Britain’s biggest book club)

“This is an absolute must for any cat lover. I loved this book and can highly recommend it as a gift to yourself or a cat loving friend” Cat World

“A heartfelt account of love, loss and faith. Cleo is so beautifully written and with such warmth only someone who adores cats could so accurately describe life with such an extraordinary creature. From the start this is an emotional journey for author and reader.” Anna Mitic, Herald Sun

“Cat lovers will be charmed and amused by Brown’s lively description of the imperious way in which Cleo reconfigured a distraught household. Her generous and admirably unsentimental account of Cleo’s long life is a salutary reminder of the gratitude we humans owe to our companion animals.” Jane Shilling, Daily Mail

In the tradition of Marley and Me, this memoir is written with warmth and candour, writes Pamela Prior.

An uplifting look at how “an uppity cat” helped heal New Zealand-born Brown after the accidental death of her little boy, Sam. In the tradition of Marley and Me, this memoir about an impish black kitten teaching a grieving family to love and laugh again is written with warmth and candour (Brown finished it as she was recovering from breast cancer surgery last year). Not just for cat lovers.
Pamela’s rating : **** Who magazine

The story of this feline’s bossiness, persistence and power over 23 years, written while Brown recovered from breast cancer surgery, makes for a heart-warming, tear-stained ride told with great charm and humour.
Jillian Devon
North and South magazine

“Even avowed dog people will have a soft spot for Cleo. Brown’s story of a family taking shape amid bereavement is well written and moving.”
Shaunagh O’Connor, Weekly Times

“Heart-warming, fun and romantic. Marley & Me fans will love it.”
—Closer

“Brown is an accomplished author and columnist and her professionalism shows everywhere in this harrowing yet redemptive tale of loss and new life.” Kia Ora magazine

 “This book will appeal to a wider audience than just cat lovers. The writing is both honest and affecting. The story will not only appeal to the fans of animal biographies such as Marley & Me and Dewey but also to general biography readers”  Australian Bookseller and Publisher magazine

“Here at the Foundation, we are very aware of the power of grief and the need for inspiring stories such as this one to renew faith in those who are mourning the loss of a loved one.
To say this story touches the very depth of your soul would be understating its power.”
 Leukemia Foundation of Queensland Support Services magazine