Inspirational New Book asks “Will I see my cat in heaven?”
"After she lost three aging cats in the space of a year and a
half, bestselling author Allia Zobel Nolan needed a resource that could soothe the gut-wrenching loss and at the same time elicit hope. She couldn’t find what she was looking for. So,
she wrote a book that would help her and other cat lovers grieve with an expectation that their
cat’s story was not at an end.
Heavenly Headbutts: Reflections of Hope about Cats and Eternity is 90 pages of affirming
scripture, engaging photographs, and short anecdotes and opinions by the author and everyone
from Isaiah to C. S Lewis, to George MacDonald and James Harriot. The book questions whether
the same animals who were our soulmates on earth will share our lives in some form or
another in the hereafter."
“My wish,” says Zobel Nolan, “is that Heavenly Headbutts will pull a soft coverlet of hope over
the hearts of those who’ve lost a beloved pet so they can put one foot in front of the other and
step out in faith.” But the book is not just for those grieving. “It encourages thoughtful
reflection and holds out joyous expectation to all cat lovers that their cat’s story is not finite. It
will last forever.”
Can Zobel Nolan confirm unequivocally that readers will hear sweet sounding purrs and feel the
gentle headbutts of their cats in the hereafter? “I provide the reassurance,” says the author,
“but it’s up to you to judge.”
FROM CAT AND DOG CHAT WITH CAREN:
I was excited to receive this book after having reviewed a couple other books by Allia Zobel Nolan. While the quotes/photographs didn't disappoint, being Jewish, I didn't expect the religious emphasis that this book would have. (Since most of you are not Jewish who are reading this, there are parts you will be able to relate to much better than I could.)
That being said, here are parts of the book that resonated with me:
"Our cats may be gone from this world physically. But I believe their spirits, the life glow God breathed into them at Creation, is still alive--in some shape or form. I believe their stories are not over yet. There are more hijinks, headbutts, and yes, even hairballs, awaiting us when we meet Cat again in the New Heaven and New Earth God has promised."
While Heavenly Headbutts wasn't quite what I had expected it to be, (what I expected I am not 100% sure, but I thought it would dwell more on our feelings when we lose a beloved pet, etc.), it is still a worthwhile read. Once again, those of you who appreciate a strong biblical reference based on Christianity, you will appreciate the book immensely. While I consider myself to be spiritual, I am not as familiar with the Bible as many of you probably are.
The book is currently available on Amazon in print and eBook editions:
https://tinyurl.com/ycwbk4r6. It retails for $13.99.
About the Author
Allia Zobel Nolan is the author of over 150 traditionally published titles. Her books reflect two main
passions: God and cats. Recent titles include Cat Confessions: A Kitty-Come-Clean Tell-All Book, The
Worrywart’s Prayer Book, winner of the gold medal first place 2022 Indie Book Award for Christian NonFiction; Laugh Out Loud:40 Women Humorists Celebrate Then and Now...Before We Forget, finalist in the
2019 Indie Book Awards for Humor, and many other award-winning titles. She lives and writes in New
England with her husband, Desmond, their two fur babies, Nolan Nolan and Colleen Fiona Shannon, and
their recently adopted shelter dog, Miss Kitty. Learn more at www.AlliaWrites.com.
