The New York Times

For Caleb Carr, Salvation Arrived on Little Cat’s Feet

As he struggled with writing and illness, the “Alienist” author found comfort in the feline companions he recalls in a new memoir, “My Beloved Monster.” By Alexandra Jacobs When you purchase an ...
Los Angeles Times

‘Alienist’ author Caleb Carr — grieving his late cat — reflects on his life amid battle with cancer

Caleb Carr visits the grave of his beloved Masha, whom he considers the love of his life, every day. “We have a little chat,” said Carr, best known for his 1994 crime novel “The Alienist,” during a ...
Los Angeles Times

Appreciation: For ‘Alienist’ author Caleb Carr, rescuing a cat meant rescuing himself

Caleb Carr, the novelist and military historian who died of cancer Thursday at age 68, was best known for exploring the darker angels of human nature. His breakout novel, “The Alienist” (1994), helped ...
Psychology Today

My Therapist Was a Cat: Caleb Carr's "My Beloved Monster"

Judith Herman, the great pioneer in trauma studies, maintained that healing takes place through relationships. A crucial element in healing is empathy, or being able to take someone else’s perspective ...