The Grumpy Guide to Life: Observations from Grumpy Cat

by Grumpy Cat

In a world filled with inspirational know-it-alls and quotable blowhards, only one figure is indifferent enough to tell the cranky truth: Grumpy Cat. Following the success of her New York Times bestselling debut, everyone's favorite disgruntled feline is back with this demotivational guide to everyday life, love, friendship, and more. Featuring many new photos of Grumpy Cat's famous frown and packed with uninspiring observations, The Grumpy Guide to Life will help anyone get in touch with their inner grouch.

Genres: Humor, Animals, Nonfiction, Cats, Comedy, Adult, Pop Culture

112 pages, Hardcover

First published August 5, 2014

About the author

Grumpy Cat (born April 4, 2012), real name Tardar Sauce, is a female cat and Internet celebrity known for her grumpy facial expression.
Her owner Tabatha Bundesen says that her permanently grumpy-looking face is due to feline dwarfism.

Reviews

[Temi Panayotova-Kendeva · Rating 5 out of 5]

[Marc-Antoine · Rating 1 out of 5]

The reason bookstores exist is so you can look through this book and not buy it. Damn you, online shopping!

[Kristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was absolutely hilarious! He's definitely my new role model who specialises in proper demotivation :D

So cute! So sassy! :D

[coinppa ❁ · Rating 5 out of 5]

IT'S ALWAYS GOOD TO HAVE A PARTNER IN CRIME.
You need someone to blame when people start asking questions.

[Monica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pictures and quick one liners guide us through Grumpy Cat's advice guide.

While not as funny as the first book, some observations may be considered overdone or even a tad depressing, the book continues the spirit of grumpiness.

Overall, a cute read.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another book I gave to my sister and loved.

[Gina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great installment in her quest to make the world a grumpier place.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is hysterical. I must have looked like a lunatic laughing so hard while reading it in Barnes & Noble. I liked it so much I bought a copy for a friend's birthday. If she doesn't find it as funny as I did I'll take it back to read if ever in a down mood & get her a different book. It is everything parents & teachers taught you not to do as far as socialization. I highly recommend it for anyone that loves cats & loves a good belly laugh.

[Jess the Shelf-Declared Bibliophile · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute, witty, and quirky!

[Jodi Geever · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is so cute--especially if you're an extrovert trying to commune with your inner grump.

The book is full of grumpy aphorisms for a life of grumpy failure. My favorite among these was "reading is just like watching t.v. except excruciatingly slow and mind-numbingly boring" (LOL!)

Close runners up include: You can never go home again--because I changed the locks! and Memories warm the heart--especially when they're used as kindling.

The book is also brimming with pictures of Grumpy Cat--and as a cat person, what's not to love?

This book would make an excellent gag gift for any crazy cat person! :)

[Jeannie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Traditional advice with a Grumpy Cat spin that will put a smile on your face - even if you don't ultimately heed this grouch's words of wisdom.

[Beka · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this book. Just what I needed for a great read.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

"It's not whether you win or lose it's how you refuse to participate". I love this cat!

[Lisa Lou]

My favorite guideline:
Make other people's business your business.
How else will they know that you're right and they're wrong?

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was really funny, and made me look at negativity a kind of funny way. ( not that it is a good thing to be negative )

[Austra · Rating 4 out of 5]

“When writing you own life story, be the villain.”

Noteikti esmu lasījusi sliktākas grāmatas.

“Strangers are just enemies you haven't met yet.”

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Grumpy Cat is actually a female adorable cat named Tardar Sauce who was born with a perpetual frown.
My favorite Grumpy Wisdoms from this book include:

"Practice NEGATIVE Thinking."

"Encourage others to keep trying even when hope is lost. It's not that they'll succeed in the end, BUT IT SURE IS FUN TO WATCH THEM STRUGGLE."

"QUIT WHILE YOU'RE AHEAD. Quit while you're behind. The important thing to remember is this: QUIT."

"ALWAYS SAY NEVER."

"Don't be afraid to break a few eggs. PREFERABLY ON SOMEONE's HEAD."

"STRANGERS ARE JUST ENEMIES YOU HAVEN'T MET YET."

"NEXT TIME YOU THINK YOU'VE HIT BOTTOM, GIVE ME A CALL. I'll hand you a shovel so you can keep going."

"WHEN WRITING YOUR OWN LIFE STORY, BE THE VILLAIN."

"WHY PUT OFF UNTIL TOMORROW WHAT YOU CAN DO NEVER?"

"When things are looking bright, TRY CLOSING THE BLINDS."

"LOOK AT THINGS FROM A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE. My favorite one is "with my eyes closed."

"IT'S IMPORTANT TO BE FLEXIBLE. It makes it easier to hide from people that are looking for you."

"FALL IS MY FAVORITE SEASON. Wait, no. I got that wrong. It's my favorite thing to watch people do."

[Andrea Menzies · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book and give it 5 stars out of 5 stars. It has a short length, but that does not detract from the type of book it is meant to be. Grumpy Cat is the patron saint and spirit animal of anyone posting a cute photo of their pet to the Internet hoping everyone on the Internet will look at it. More book reviews at http://www.FH7publishing.com

[Pamela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ok I loved Grumpy Cat while she was around and I still love her alot even though she is gone over the Rainbow Bridge..so this is just a cute and funny little fast reading book if u love cats or even was a fan of Tarder Sauce aka Grumpy Cat..I enjoyed the funny musings and loved all the cool pictures of her and some of her brother Pokey and her dog siblings..she is missed but not forgotten..enjoy

[Tamara · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meh. Not nearly as funny as some of the memes I've seen making the rounds on the internets.

Favorite Quote

If at first you don't succeed, good.

[Shaida Hossein · Rating 2 out of 5]

Definitely not as funny as the memes I have seen on Pinterest. Recommend just flipping through it quickly when you are at a bookstore and not purchasing it.

[Nik · Rating 2 out of 5]

As much as I love Grumpy Cat, I think they've finally run out of funny ideas.

[Ivy · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars

This book was very funny. Don't think you should listen to Grumpy Cat though. Unless you are a grump.

[Vanessa Pätzold · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book is everything you need - i love it so much!!!

[Kristina Wise · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delightfully grumpy! Don't believe me? Fine. I don't care. Go away!

[Carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

How refreshing to find someone who is not afraid to say what he feels, even though it is all negative. Cute.

[Sonya · Rating 4 out of 5]

Funny but probably also the way some people actually look at life....I think I know a few!

[Rei A · Rating 5 out of 5]

HILARIOUS

Grumpy Cat is, truly, grumpier than anybody I know and this little book of Grumpy Cat's observations is truly inspired. And hilarious. And some of it is definitely terribly truthful.

[Grace Kimmerling · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good advice for social distancing.

[Kari Napier · Rating 3 out of 5]

Funny...negative...everything you would expect from Grumpy Cat 😾 😖