Betty Gordon, in her early 90s, mostly homebound, in ill health, and nearly destitute, began cranking out the story of Phoebe, the cat who wanted to be a dog, as a way to cope with her difficult situation.
Betty Gordon led a vibrant life as a bohemian in New York in the '50s, mingling with artists, writers, and entertainers, including having a romance with a famous undercover cop, before delving into her writing career.
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