Writer Caleb Carr is back with a new book after walking away from his career

[@EliasMoore-t9n]

Such a unique and intelligent and accomplished man. And he loved his cat! He was a treasure. God rest him.

[@jaytc3218]

RIP Caleb Carr. Thank you.

[@joanneholland5375]

"You deserve to be a legend" how sweet and touching. For those of us blessed to have a great "monster" to love, we feel that too.

[@PoohBah]

Absolutely beautiful man & monster . I’m a cat lover they are extraordinary creatures.

[@johnhernandez495]

In the process of reading his book ( My beloved Monster), last night as I was reading how he was suffering after surgery, and Masha was by his side, I had a strange and unsettling feeling about Calib Carr! I only found out today that he had passed away. I feel like I knew him personally, and his death has hit me hard!! I will hug my cat MARLEY with all the passion he will allow, and never waste a minute knowing my 20 year-old cat's life is also short! I only pray Calib Carr has been reunited with his beloved Masha!!

[@Sophia-yo9rp]

A beautiful beautiful human being. I hope he gets to witness his wish. I send love and appreciation Caleb. Love and light.

[@PDXLily]

I loved the Alienist and stayed up all night reading it when it first came out. I didn't know about the Masha book, but I bought it yesterday and just finished reading it. Wonderfully written and so loving. I cried as I finished it. I hope Caleb and Masha are tripping the light fantastic somewhere, their health and youth replenished.

[@kt9166]

I just ordered your book. Thank you, Mr. Carr, for finishing this before you got the chance to join your beloved Masha in what comes after. I, too, believe that I will join the five cats I've had the privilege of sharing my home with at some point. It may be soon, it may be off in the distance a bit, but my family and my pets will all see each other again. Bless You, Mr. Carr.

[@mandcbruce]

I'm glad Jeff Glor incorporates his passion for literature in his reporting. This piece on Caleb Carr reminds me of the one he did on James Ellroy. Both authors suffered trauma at a young age and that informed their work. It makes me hope their art relieved some of their suffering.

[@janabaker4058]

I absolutely loved this book! This is a wonderful man, writer, and animal lover.

[@gwenniegirl50]

Just finished the “Masha book”. Literally could not put it down; finished it in a day. Wonderful, touching memoir. Mr. Carr was, without a doubt, a truly amazing human being.

[@jeffsilverman6104]

An amazing story. I'm writing this with a Tabby named Shabby on my lap. She's my ever present monster, who keeps me grounded. I get it, Caleb.

[@dianaluna-c7u]

Thank you Caleb my butters was my monster i had him for 11 years until cancer took him away from my ❤. 😞😞

[@dirtdiggler9293]

Man has been reunited with his cat 🥹

[@nicolewrytr]

Rest easy, Caleb Carr. ❤

[@gnosticmom2805]

I just finished reading Mr. Carr's beautiful tribute to Masha. I've never read anything so heartfelt yet heartbreaking. R.I.P Mr. Carr. Your pain is finally over. I hope Masha was where you could find her.

[@gerrygil749]

Hope Mr. Carr is enjoying many heavenly cats.

[@mulemule]

*Survivor, Author, Librettist, Military Historian, Cat Lover. (What a noble epitaph of a complex, compassionate and brilliant light gone out.)*

[@carlhahn533]

Thank you for writing and insight. Cross that rainbow bridge someone is wanting for you

[@PS-js9oh]

Good final word there... We know Mr. Carr would agree, " All cats go to heaven too ".

[@angelasabatino5614]

I had a cat like mosha….I still mourn him

[@barbarashea1975]

Love his book. Amazing I trust cats more than people

[@michellelea8511]

Rip… now you and your beloved Masha are together again.

[@NikonFM2n]

Cat's and dogs give us love.

[@Darci3333]

I want to read this beautiful book. I too have taken refuge in my feline companions. They love you.....truly love you❤❤❤❤ I wish i could talk to Mr. Carr😢❤

[@JereWilkerson]

You are both together agsin. God Bless.

[@JeanneRoberts-uf7sw]

R I p caleb

[@jarthur5094]

She’s so lovely. I love my little monsters.

[@jimmiller2490]

Great story!

[@nancypollack1327]

Best book I ever read. Fantastic❤

[@marshalandar5234]

I just started reading the book. I love it.

[@shaunyg_]

Rip

[@MarlinWilliams-ts5ul]

The Alienist was a good read.

[@ruqiyajuraeva3369]

Just Wow!

[@laurencaulton103]

The Alienist was so scary.

[@michaelcain9324]

Kudos. ❤

[@psc1939]

You didnt know that before? ( That cats and dogs go to Heaven)

[@Katiegirlluv]

🥺

[@amyarnelle]

❤

[@Jacob-seek-Jesus-123]

Well I pray that the Good Lord Jesus bless you & show you His Way. 🙏😊

[@user-ql5yb2hs2p]

😇👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼♥️😻

[@melanieobremki4876]

Book was so poignant!

[@shushymcsecret993]

He doesn't look well 😷

[@rong7496]

You don’t “break the chain/circle of abuse” by running away and becoming a hermit. That’s the coward’s way. That’s the lazy way. You “break the chain/circle” by having children (by adoption or biological means) and NOT abusing them. But, yeah, that way TAKES ACTUAL WORK. It takes “growth,” so I get that some people don’t put in the time because it’s “too hard.”

[@recherche4528]

Who are you to judge his choices? Looks more like you are looking to give yourself a pat on the back. He had every right to choose a solitary existence.

[@aclark903]

#Hermits have existed for centuries. Seems to me he can spend his money how he wishes.

[@foroldtimessake1420]

Yeah, but also acknowledging that maybe you can't do that or just don't want to, for either the fear of repeating mistakes or just knowing you are unable due to all the problems you still carry is also breaking the circle.. having kids for the sake of proving something is not the big step you think it is

[@Katsem]

Too hard? Coward’s way? Lazy? Get off your pretentious high horse. People get to break the cycle of abuse in the way that works for them.

[@MarlinWilliams-ts5ul]

I'm surprised Lucien Carr was an abusive alcoholic. Of all the Beats he seemed the most normal.