Description
‘For anyone who has ever felt the profoundly painful loss of a beloved pet, Vivian Bi’s beautifully moving Sunshine in the Dark offers solace, shared grief and indeed, ‘sunshine’. – Kristina Vesk OAM, CEO of The Cat Protection Society of NSW Limited
Sunshine in the Dark, a story told from a cat’s perspective, is about the love and connection between species. Through the interaction between Toby, the cat, and his family, both two-legged and four-legged, the story brings its audience into a tightly knit community, offers quirky but perceptive insights on wisdom, trust and vulnerability and poses questions about concepts of humanity and brutishness.
“Your writing is so vivid and clear that I found myself completely absorbed in the stories, finishing the book in just two sittings over two days. I was deeply moved by your courage and humbled by your wisdom about life.” – Yi ZhangÂ
The author is Vivian Bi but more importantly the subtitle is “Memoir of an exceptional cat” which could be a complete review all on its own. If you have ever owned a pet or ever wanted to own a pet, this is a must read book for you. The narrator of this exceptional story is Toby, a sassy loveable fellow who shares his life with a household full of other cats, three dogs and his humans. It is a feast of love, humour, reflection and tears… and it is a gift because this is a story to reread and savour with its little touch of magic. – Gozzie, Goodreads
About the author: Vivian Bi has written novels, memoirs, short stories and plays. She lives in Sydney, works as a teacher and has shared her life with many four-legged friends. Experience and observation have taught her to marvel at the intelligence of animals and to appreciate the rich relationships between species. She is passionate about animal welfare. Her previous books include dragon’s Gate and Bright Swallow.
