The Miracle Cat
A story of resilience, strength, and the healing power of love.
A story of resilience, strength, and the healing power of love.
Life for Ceuzinha was perfect, for a brief moment that is, and then everything began to unravel. This is the true story of one woman’s intimate experiences with various types of abuse and trauma. It is a story about loss, scale of self, loss of faith, and hope. It is also the story of self discovery and healing.
Maria do Céu Oliveira-Cabral, shares how she encounters betrayal from those closest to her, how she internalizes self blame and then how a stray cat, Leopardo, creates a miracle. Leopardo, enters Ceuzinha’s life just at the right moment and like magic he melts her heart.
Animals hold a special place in the heart of this trauma survivor and now woman dealing with Parkinson’s disease. Come be inspired both by Ceuzinha’s resolve, grit and determination and by Leopardo’s love.
"Now as a woman in her early sixties, with Parkinson’s disease, Ceuzinha has reclaimed her power and shares her story of resilience, strength, and the healing power of love."
"The Miracle Cat is a must read. Heartbreaking with her detailed accounts of being abused in a time and place where she had no voice. Heartwarming that it took some unconditional love from a stray cat to open the floodgates of love and forgiveness!"
"Leopardo is really, The Miracle Cat. This book is a great read for anyone who loves cats and believes in the power of animal love. A tough read at times because of the author’s challenges but The Miracle Cat is definitely an inspiring book and worth reading."
"Thank you Ceuzinha, I just read your book, It is wonderful. A true experience of living through trauma and abuse, inherent guilt and shame, yet strength to overcome all obstacles to survive. Your kindness for others and animals is evident."
"It was a series of shocking moments, as I grasped the various unbelievable experiences of Ceuzinha. It is a True Miracle that the author has maintained a Forgiving Spirit. My respect and admiration go to you, Ceuzinha!"
Maria do Céu Oliveira-Cabral, mostly known as “Ceuzinha” was born in São Miguel, Açores, Portugal where she lived until 19 years of age. In 1976 she immigrated to Canada.
As a widow, Ceuzinha presently lives in Caledon, Ontario with her son and several cats along with various adopted squirrels, birds, skunks and other strays that she feeds regularly as they venture into her backyard.
The author has worked in cleaning services, food industry, Portuguese language instructor, Telecommunications, Air Portugal, social work (employment field as a workforce specialist).
While working full time, Ceuzinha enrolled for continuing education at Sheridan College graduating in Management Studies, and Human Resources Specialist. He also graduated from Labour Education with a focus on Human Rights and Women’s Rights.
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