Rita Mae Browns earliest memory is of the soothing purr of Mickey, her familys long-haired tiger cat, who curled up and claimed a spot in her crib. From there, a steady parade of cats, dogs, horses, and all manner of two- and four-legged critters have walked, galloped, and flown into and through her world. In Animal Magnetism, the bestselling author shares the lessons shes learned from these marvelous creatures as well as her deep appreciation for them.Brown readily admits that she prefers the company of animals to people, a trait handed down from her mother. After all, Brown explains, Theres no such thing as a dumb dog, but God knows there are continents filled with dumb humans. In fact, by observing the dogs on her farm, the horses in her stables, and the cats that have helped her flesh out her many novels, Brown has gained better insight into herself and other human beingsone need only look at a chicken coop, she once realized, to see its striking similarity to her mothers clucking and preening group of friends.
