We’ll Prescribe You a Cat
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A USA Today Bestseller
A cat a day keeps the doctor away…
Discover the award-winning, bestselling Japanese novel that has become an international sensation in this utterly charming, vibrant celebration of the healing power of cats.
Tucked away in an old building at the end of a narrow alley in Kyoto, the Kokoro Clinic for the Soul can only be found by people who are struggling in their lives and genuinely need help. The mysterious clinic offers a unique treatment to those who find their way there: it prescribes cats as medication. Patients are often puzzled by this unconventional prescription, but when they “take” their cat for the recommended duration, they witness profound transformations in their lives, guided by the playful, empathetic, occasionally challenging yet endearing cats.
Throughout the pages, the power of the human-animal bond is revealed as a disheartened businessman finds unexpected joy in physical labor, a young girl navigates the complexities of elementary school cliques, a middle-aged man struggles to stay relevant at work and home, a hardened bag designer seeks emotional balance, and a geisha finds herself unable to move on from the memory of her lost cat. As the clinic’s patients navigate their inner turmoil and seek resolution, their feline companions lead them toward healing, self-discovery, and newfound hope.
Publisher : Berkley
Publication date : September 3, 2024
Language : English
Print length : 304 pages
ISBN-10 : 0593818741
ISBN-13 : 978-0593818749
Item Weight : 11.2 ounces
Dimensions : 5.16 x 1 x 7.26 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #4,206 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #6 in Animal Fiction (Books) #68 in Family Life Fiction (Books) #284 in Literary Fiction (Books)
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Barbara J. Stone –
unique and fun read
This is a thought provoking story that is deeper in meaning than some may initially assign to it. I enjoyed it quite a bit.
CJ-MO –
Cute translated stories about people and cats
Cat lovers will enjoy this charming collection of stories about how cats can change lives. It is translated from the original Japanese and I think some things may have been lost in translation because some details in the story were sometimes unclear. However, overall, I’m glad I read the book and would be interested in reading the next in the series when it comes out. There is a bit of magical realism to the book which becomes more evident in the last story.
Brandon & Kali –
Whimsical, Fun, Heartwarming Read
I never really read books of this style, but ever since I adopted my first cat I was drawn to the book (especially by the title)! I completely resonate with the “patients” of the story. My cat feels like a prescription who healed me in many ways that are indescribable and unique to her. Just like this book: I can vividly picture the text and love the writing style.Everything about this was perfect. I loved it so much I preordered the second book right afterward. It’s an easy read that I didn’t want to put down :-). Good for cat lovers too!
Yesenia –
Delightful!
3.5 ⭐️The tale filled me with a concoction of wonder, curiosity, and a sprinkle of disbelief. The thought of cats being prescribed as medication in such an unconventional setting tugged at my heartstrings and left me pondering the healing power of unique approaches. It’s a story that resonates on an emotional level, making me reflect on the profound impact of unexpected remedies on our well-being.
Linda –
LOVE 💕 THESE CAT STORIES!!!
I LOVE 💕🤩this book! I’m a cat lover. It’s fun for any animal lover. It’s composed of 4-5 short heartfelt and fun stories! I don’t know the author but I wanted to encourage her to write more of these books! I also thoroughly enjoyed book 2- “We’ll prescribe you another cat”. Please please write a third and fourth book….
Kris –
Cute book
I purchased this to have something to read on a plane. I believe I heard about it from a program on NPR and it sounded cute. Easy read and cute concept
Mary S –
This is a truly awesome book
I loved all the stories in this book. I plan on getting more books by this author as they are very talented.
Amazon Customer –
A nice slow read
I really like this type of book, it is a little repetitive and slow but the story line is inspiring and touches the heart
mevvik –
Autorka wychodzi poza znany nam schemat, gdzie w literackich kołderkach z Japonii wałkowany jest temat straty, a krąży wokół zdrowia psychicznego. Ujętego w sposób, który tkwi na granicy bagatelizowania, a wszystko dlatego że lekarstwem na problemy dzisiejszego świata okazują się… koty. Kim jednak jestem, by to kwestionować, skoro i w mojej terapii miały one znaczące miejsce? Ważne, że w tych opowiadaniach się sprawdzają, a klinika doktora Suda Kokoro nie jest kliniką psychiatryczną, więc nie oczekujemy od niej fachowego podejścia. Pojawia się i znika, znacząco odchodzi od normy. To miejsce niezwykłe, a niezwykłość ta nie jest niejasny pomysłem autorki i jej koncept ogólnie mi się spodobał. Jak cała reszta. Była to jedna z ciekawszych powieści z tej półki.A wydanie w twardej oprawie? PIĘKNE.
Amazon Customer –
Loved this book. Very unique the therapy worked!
Leseratte –
Warum dieses Buch ein Bestseller geworden ist, kann ich sehr gut verstehen. Es ist wie eine japanische Süßigkeit, nicht zu süßlich und trotzdem erfüllend. Die Geschichten rund um die Clinic for the Soul sind oft überraschend und man bekommt tiefe Einblicke in die Lebenswege und Emotionen der Figuren. Die Charaktere sind gut beschrieben und wie kunstvoll oft mit nur wenigen Strichen treffend gezeichnet. Ebenso die Eigenschaften der Katzen, die Dr. Nikké seinen Patientinnen und Patienten verschreibt unterstützt von der brummigen Schwester Chitose. Durch die Tiere werden ihre Wunden, ihre Schlaflosigkeit und Verstrickungen auf überraschende Weise geheilt.Wie diese Menschen von der Klinik erfahren? Zum Beispiel: A former colleague told me about his younger brother’s wife’s cousin’s company’c client’s client … Es gibt witzige Momente, rätselhafte Verbindugnen und jede Begebenheit lässt die Leserschaft ins Herz der Menschen blicken. Der Roman ist schön flüssig geschrieben und in verständliches Englisch übersetzt, sodass man ihn mit halbwegs guten Sprachkenntnissen genüsslich lesen kann.Schön fand ich auch, dass die Geschichten eher etwas Alltägliches mit einem Spritzer Märchenhaftem haben. Es ist nicht die weithin bekannte Handlung von Held / Heldin wird vom Leben nervenzerreißend bis zur Schmerzgrene umhergeworfen, kämpft sich mit übermenschlicher Kraft durch und siegt. Vielmehr geht es oft um Einsichten in die eigene Denkweise der Protagonisten, warum sie so handeln und wie sich ihr Verhalten auf ihr Leben und das der anderen auswirkt. Eher leise, doch sehr kraftvoll und auf eine Weise, wie man sie vielleicht auch im eigenen Leben manchmal wiederfindet – nachvollziehbar und berührend. Katzenliebhaber werden ihre Freude am Lesen haben, aber auch Menschen, die einfach nur gute Geschichten mit überraschenden Verläufen schätzen. Zu erwähnen sind auch die hübschen Illustrationen mit Katzen, die sich einmal am Anfang einer Kapitels aber auch auf jeder Seite finden.Ich freue mich schon auf Band 2 und weiß auch schon, welchen meiner Lieben ich die übersetzte Version “Das Glück bringt eine Katze” von Syou Ishida schenken werde.
Alylonna –
A lovely collection of related short stories, based around a cat clinic. I purchased this as a gift for my cat-loving housemate and he really enjoyed it, to the point that he made me read it and purchased a second copy for his mother. While it’s not my usual style of reading material, I did enjoy it and found each story to be thought-provoking. It’s a fairly quick read, but I would recommend reading just one chapter at a time to really feel the impact of it. Definitely a book for the soul, and I’ve already promised to buy him the second book for Christmas.
i.mazzitelli –
Libro molto interessante e fuori dalle righe!Assolutamente da leggere.