We'll Prescribe You a Cat

For fans of THE TRAVELLING CAT CHRONICLES, THE GOODBYE CAT and SHE AND HER CAT, the international sensation celebrates the unique healing powers of cats A cat a day keeps the doctor away ... Tucked away in an old building at the end of a cobbled alley in Kyoto, the Kokoro Clinic for the Soul can only be found by people who are struggling with their lives and who genuinely need help. The mysterious psychiatric centre offers a unique treatment for those who wind their way there: it prescribes cats as medication. Patients who take a cat home for a recommended duration experience a profound transformation. Through the playful, loving, and occasionally challenging cats, the power of the curative human-animal bond is revealed. As the humans in WE''LL PRESCRIBE YOU A CAT navigate their emotional turmoil and seek resolution, their feline companions -the real heroes of the story- lead them toward healing, self-discovery and newfound hope. Meet Bee, the female, 8-year-old mixed race cat who loves scratching; Margot, 3 years old, also mixed and quite muscular; Koyuki, a ragdoll cat who loves being around people; Mimita, Scottish Fold and highly energetic; Chitose and Calico, two capricious 2-year-olds. Set uniquely in the characterful city of Kyoto, these comforting, soul-stirring, charming feline personalities guide their humans towards peace and contentment, reminding us how we will never ever tire of loving our cats. Contains five exquisite cat line-drawings

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Born in 1975 in Kyoto, award-winning author Syou Ishida has always adored her cats. She began writing fiction while working at a telecommunications company. We'll Prescribe You a Cat has been a runaway bestseller in Japan, and is due to be translated into over thirty languages. Its sequel, We'll Prescribe You Another Cat will be published worldwide next year.

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For fans of THE TRAVELLING CAT CHRONICLES, THE CAT WHO SAVED BOOKS and SHE AND HER CAT, discover the award-winning bestselling Japanese novel that has become an international sensation in this utterly charming celebration of the healing power of cats. A cat a day keeps the doctor away ... On the top floor of an old building at the end of a cobbled alley in Kyoto lies the Kokoro Clinic for the Soul. Only a select few - those who feel genuine emotional pain - can find it. The mysterious centre offers a unique treatment for its troubled patients: it prescribes cats as medication. Get ready to fall in love:- Bee, an eight-year-old female, mixed breed helps a disheartened businessman as he finds unexpected joy in physical labour;- Margot, muscly like a lightweight boxer, helps a middle-aged callcentre worker stay relevant;- Koyuki, an exquisite white cat brings closure to a mother troubled by the memory of the rescue kitten she was forced to abandon;- Tank and Tangerine bring peace to a hardened fashion designer, as she learns to be kinder to herself;- Mimita, the Scottish Fold kitten helps a broken-hearted Geisha to stop blaming herself for the cat she once lost. Brimming with feline comfort and warmth, we see how the company of a wise and satisfied cat never lets us down when we need it most in this irresistible celebration of our furry friends. Contains five delicious cat line-drawings. Japanese bestseller, October 2023Japanese readers adore WE'LL PRESCRIBE YOU A CAT:'The most wonderful book I've ever read' *'A terrific idea, a powerful ending, brilliant storytelling' *'The story drew me in instantly, and I laughed so much' *'I definitely want everyone to read this book' *'There are so many wonderful lines to underscore, but if I write them here, there will be spoilers!' *