The Cat Who Covered the World

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Henrietta was an ordinary New York City cat until she embarked on a global journey with foreign correspondent Christopher S. Wren and his family. Over seventeen years and countless miles, she became an indispensable companion as they navigated world events in cities like Moscow, Cairo, Beijing, Ottawa, and Johannesburg. Wren's account of their adventures is often humorous and sometimes poignant, showcasing how they coped with chaos around the globe, always aided by their resourceful cat. In Russia, Henrietta scavenged for food at Moscow's Central Market, befriended Nobel laureate Andrei Sakharov, and even disrupted a diplomatic dinner with a mouse. After going missing in Egypt, she survived on the streets and miraculously returned to her family, who had feared she was lost forever. In China, she received a checkup from the People's Liberation Army, sampled local delicacies, and even curled up with Chairman Mao's writings. While in Canada, she learned to navigate snowdrifts, and in South Africa, she interacted with exotic birds and confronted the challenges of apartheid. Henrietta's travels also took her to Paris, Rome, Lisbon, and Tokyo, where she explored airport terminals and faced customs inspectors. This charming tale highlights the adventures of a spunky cat who became one of the world's most widely traveled felines.