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.
But some kitty thought she was more qualified to do it.
And you know what? I had to agree with her. So I let her take over.
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.
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.
Even lesser cats would enjoy this 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.
Disclosure: We received a complimentary review copy of Tortitude. Link to book on Amazon is an affiliate link.
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My aunties Primrose and Snowdrop were torties and believe-you-me, tortitude is a reel thing, for sure. MOUSES!
Purrs,
Seville
Binga you did a wonderful job on the book review. I should have read this book before adopting a tortie. I was not ready for the attitude, love her anyway. Thanks for the giveaway.
We need to read this, in case a Tortie might cross our path…and meowmy could use some Tortie education too:)
Um…we already get your newsletter…so we just clicked the enter button:)
Binga, we think you did a wonderful job of reviewing this book! We definitely are compelled to read it now!
Excellent review, Binga. No one could have done it better.
mol! we think it very fitting you muscled in to do this review, Binga. pawsome review on Tortitude, with Tortitude! 🙂 thank you for having the give away, don’t hurt us – we’ll enter 😀 we’ll have to check this book out even if we don’t win to learn more about tortie awesomeness 🙂 good luck to everybuddy!
pip, smidgen, minnie, hollie, sharpie, ditto
Mommy has never had a tortie, but she loves them! They has such great colors. Yous guys sure know how to makes mes laughs with your antics!
Kisses
Nellie
Binga, that was a pawesome review! Of course we already know all about Tortitude but it’s about time others know about it too!
Purrs,
Isabella
Good to see Binga taking a turn again, we want more Binga!
Wow, I have never had a Tortie! Looks like someday I should!
Love,
Lily
https://www.instagram.com/p/29J-cOD4OU/ Here is a link to a picture of Bindi, my Tortie and her BFF, Annie Abyssinian
Bindi Bunnyfur is my first Tortie and I would love to read Ingrid Kings book. I am sending a link to my Instagram where you can see Bindi and her friend Annabeth fawn Abyssinian. Sadly, Annie has crossed the Rainbow bridge, but your Somali has me smiling.
This is a pawtastic review, Binga! Great job!
My cat mom is a tortie and I KNOW they rule! Great review, Binga!
I love torties. They are special…well, ALL cats are special.
Torties Rule!!!
Purrs Georgia
Even we Tabby cats LOVED this book, but I gotta tell ya, there is NO ONE more qualified to review this book than another Tortie!!! Good job Binga! Love, Cody
Mom has wanted to get that book so she really appreciates the review, Binga!
Thank you for your kind words about our Bella. We miss her so much and it helps that we have friends who understand and care.
Binga was a good choice for reviewing this one! She has the ‘tude for sure!
This looks like a Wonderful book!!! I have never been owned by a Tortie, but I have seen that Tortitude in some Friends’ Kitties through the years. I would Love to get the opportunity to have one as a Housemate someday.
Oh Binga – you remind me so much of our Piper. We miss her so much – she was definitely 200% tortie!! Binga, we love see you, and Bodie, two!!
We sure miss our tortie Cotton. She had lots of tortitude. Thanks, Binga.
I love torties, my Penny is one and she has the tortitude too. Great review Binga.
I just met a couple of cats at PAWS who made me wonder about the tortitude rule of thumb (or paw)!
http://www.shelter-cats.com/2016/02/sisters-3/
But most of the torties I’ve met have been very dominant females.
They rule the roost!
Resident Boss & Tortie Star would love an autographed by Binga copy of the book!
Luck & tortitude be a lady!! ♡ =^..^= ♡
Unfortunately the book comes from the publisher, so no Binga pawtograph.
I would love to give it to mommy in honor of Admiral. They DO rule…with a soft paw. Usually.
Love seeing all 3 of you in one post (and leave poor Boodie alone!)
That sure looks like such a good book and having three torties here, we understand about the Tortitude. It is there for sure. But they are great cats, all three that live here. Great review Binga.
Binga, you really do a convincing book review. I have to read this book!
Bravo Binga, ya done good! We know Ingrid always does such a grand job so this has got to be good!
We can’t win but we want to cheer Binga on.
GO BINGA!! BINGA FOR PRESIDENT and Prime Minister, and Captain and Cat-in-Charge!! (Gotta do a better job than most of the humans – right?)
Hello Binga! I appreciate you and Summer helping out to get this book noticed. We torties are a special breed. My brothers and sisters just don’t understand me. I don’t have to work at being the boss around here, it just comes naturally! I would love to have this wonderful collection of pics on my coffee table. I’m sure any tortie out there would appreciate it…….but I sure hope I win!!! Sending ‘tude your way………..Cleo
Great review, Binga!
Purrs xx
Athena and Marie
I love the Concious Cats! This sounds like a wonderful book. 🙂 I’ve never had a tortie in my life, but they do seem to have something special about them. It was nice of you to let Binga have a chance to review something, Summer!
Fantastic job, Binga!!! It’s about time the world started to realize that us torties were made to rule the world!!! –Mudpie
Sweet (Saint) Cee Cee Tortie sez “Even cats like Big Bad Baby Twinkle (a not-Tortie…) could have benefitted from this book. And of course, it explains the Tortie Mystique to Mysitified Tortie owners (and yes we DO try to KEEP them mystified!!!)”
Binga you are great at this thing. You should do it again.
we got our copy and mom enjoyed it – since we have a cousin to a tortie that lives here (though mom did laugh and say that Pumpkin from Broken Teepee should have been included)
Summer: Beauty AND Brains! Such an intelligent-looking kitten!
I like the picture where you’re sniffling Binga! That’s cute!
Great review Binga. Sounds like a great book.
Oh this is awesome Summer! Tell Binga she did a great job on her review. Nutmeg approves!
Purrz!
Selina
“Facts and folklore about torties” – I’m in! Perhaps it will allow me to better understand my own tortie. 🙂
Oh oh oh we must win a copy to give to my human Sis…mom to our family Tortie…Mia
great review too
Hugs madi your bfff
yay, a boodie sighting…
Great review, Binga! Our sister Angel Lilly was a tortoiseshell tabby and she sure had that tortie ‘tude!
You did a great review, Binga. My mum once had a tortie, (Kitty Yumbum’s mother) and she had tortietude by the bucket load.
Great job Binga! And fabulous poses. If we don’t win a copy we will make sure dad buys mom a copy of this great book. We can so relate to it as we had two Torties in our family up until 3 months ago. Broke mom’s heart. CKD is a bad disease. This book will make mom happy. Love your commentary Binga. Great job! Purrs
Yes my Sweet Cee Cee Tortie had it too. did everything I could, but it took her. She went gently, thanks to the vet.
Binga, you did a pawsome book review ! Who else could talk about tortitude as well as you did ? Purrs
Binga has such catitude!!!
We think Binga looks to be in control of the Tortitude book and may think she’s in control of you too Summer!
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx