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Tortitude – a Book Review and Giveaway From Binga

March 1, 2016 By: Summer Samba64 Comments

somali cat poses with Tortitude book

I was all ready to do a review of Tortitude: The BIG Book of Cats with a BIG Attitude by award-winning author and Conscious Cat blogger Ingrid King.

somali cat being photo bombed by tortoiseshell cat

But some kitty thought she was more qualified to do it.

somali cat and tortoiseshell cat posing with Tortitude book

And you know what? I had to agree with her. So I let her take over.

tortoiseshell cat posing with what is tortitude chapter

What is “tortitude?” It refers to cats with patches of black, orange, red, tan, and variations thereof, but more than fur hues, it refers to our personalities. Tortitude means that we are the most awesome cats in the world and we make sure you never forget that! It is only logical that there would be a book like this to worship tortoiseshell cats because we rule, literally and figuratively. Veterinarians and scientists say there is no link between our beautiful multi-colored fur and our personalities, but they are lying! They are probably worried that we would take over if we realized how amazing and unique we were. But too bad for them, we torties already know and we are already in charge. Just ask anyone who lives with one or more of us.

tortoiseshell cat putting her paw of approval on Tortitude book

With a blurb from Jackson Galaxy and a Foreword by Hauspanther’s Kate Benjamin, Tortitude comes with an impressive pedigree (as well it should). This is a beautiful, hardcover coffee table style book loaded with photos of stunning tortoiseshell cats from all over the world. There are also some facts and folklore about torties, and you should definitely take notes.

ragdoll cat looks at Tortitude book

Even lesser cats would enjoy this book.

tortoiseshell cat meowing with Tortitude book

You must buy a copy of Tortitude now! Yes, there is a giveaway below, with one copy going to a lucky reader — and if you live in the U.S., I demand that you enter right this second — but buy a copy anyway because there are humans out there who need to know that we torties should be properly worshipped.

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Disclosure: We received a complimentary review copy of Tortitude. Link to book on Amazon is an affiliate link.

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Comments

  1. FuzzMother says

    March 7, 2016 at 12:38 pm

    I’ve never had a tortie, but I have had a torbie–and it was like having two cats in one! I really miss my little girl. She passed at 15. No other kitty has been able to swear at me as well as she did!

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  2. Anne CAstellano says

    March 5, 2016 at 10:18 am

    I love my tortie cat and I would love to win this book!

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  3. Cheryl says

    March 3, 2016 at 1:21 pm

    Speaking only for myself, tortitude probably isn’t anything other than people drawing a target around a bunch of holes in the wall and saying, “Look! All these holes, they’re inside the bullseye!”. I don’t really care if it’s real or not; torties are gorgeous, and I like my cats with ‘tude and personality, so bring it on. 😉

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  4. Baby Tali says

    March 2, 2016 at 10:23 pm

    Yup..you are right Binga…Our Tortie girl Susie is full of it..Tortitude that is…mol..

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  5. Cathy Keisha says

    March 2, 2016 at 6:48 pm

    I love Binga’s style of blogging! You got style, Tortie.

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  6. Marty the Manx says

    March 2, 2016 at 6:36 pm

    Binga you are the perfect spokeskitty and we feel like we need to buy a copy now MOL!

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  7. TyBee says

    March 2, 2016 at 6:32 pm

    I nagged my Lady until she entered. I am also a tortie, and I know your difficulties at making anyone listen to me!

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  8. Lindy says

    March 2, 2016 at 5:29 pm

    No need to demand, Miss Binga. I will happily enter to win this awesome book.

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  9. john says

    March 2, 2016 at 3:10 pm

    Love those kitties!

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  10. Kitties Blue says

    March 2, 2016 at 2:26 pm

    Calista Jo and Astrid cannot wait to have Mom read this book to them. Astrid has more tortitude than she can handle! Mom definitely plans to buy this book if we are not lucky enough to win it. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo

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  11. Sarah Q says

    March 2, 2016 at 2:24 pm

    I have a gorgeous tortie! Love her!

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