The Cat I Never Named

A True Story of Love, War and Survival

By: Amra Sabic-El-Rayess, Laura L. Sullivan

Narrated by: Leila Buck

It is 1992, and Bihac, Amra's hometown, is a multicultural city with Muslims, Croats, and Serbs. But when tensions escalate, the Serbs turn on their Bosnian neighbors. The Serbs control the army, and now they have peaceful Bihac surrounded.

Soon Amra and her family are dealing with starvation and the threat of brutal violence; school, friendships, and the attentions from a new boy have to take a back seat to finding food and the tragic fallout from rising bigotry and ethnic hatred. Through it all, a stray cat, Maci, serves as a guardian spirit to the entire family.

©2020 Amra Sabic-El-Rayess and Laura L. Sullivan (P)2021 Recorded Books

great book

loved how with book is written. Full of emotions and yet so sophisticated. Amra's story is so relatable and timeless. The narrator was greatly chosen, her voice is perfect for this type of story.

Amazing story

I’m a teacher and we are having our ninth grade students read this book. The story is very engaging and I cannot recommended it enough!

Amazing true story!

A phenomenal book and a phenomenal story which is a must read!
Thanks Amra for sharing it. We must never forget about the cruelties and the war which reckoned so many lives.
Read to learn and to never forget.

A Story Everyone Needs To Read!

This is a true story of resilience, faith, and terror, yet the story of this family’s love for each other - despite betrayals - makes it easier to read about. I could not put it down, yet I couldn’t bear for it to end. I have told everyone I know to read this book and I cannot wait for the discussions we will have. It’s a story that will stay with you for a very ling time.

Deserves More Stars

One of the best stories I’ve ever listened to. If I could give more than five stars, I would.