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Life Lessons I Learned From My Cat

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Cat lovers are invited to curl up with the art of Jamie Shelman and celebrate our favourite feline friends. They may have nine lives but there is much cats can teach us about getting the most out of the one we have. Whether it's advice for purrfecting your downtime, navigating romance, friendships or your career, this book features 100 essential lessons to help you through the ups and downs of life, such A beautiful mane takes serious work Preserve your dignity at all times Stretch regularly Demand the best Product 9781910552919 Michael O'Mara Books Hardback 19.5 x 14 x 2cm

128 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2018

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Profile Image for Donatella Principi.
244 reviews517 followers
November 25, 2020
100 lezioni essenziali apprese dai gatti per affrontare la vita nei suoi alti e bassi. Molto buffo e divertente, perfetto per tirare su di morale. Chi ha un gatto rivedrà il proprio al 100%! Consiglio di sfogliarlo non necessariamente seguendo l'ordine delle pagine ma pescando "a caso" per una botta di allegria nei momento no
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177 reviews18 followers
August 8, 2020
2.5 en realidad.
Este libro trae 100 consejos (de gatos) ilustrados y con humor para la vida.

Personalmente, creo que la autora hubiese podido sacar más partido a estos fantásticos y enigmáticos animales, y debido a ello no le he podido dar más estrellas. Aún así, tiene algunas lecciones muy buenas y las ilustraciones no están mal.

"Las caídas son inevitables...
... Pero puedes aterrizar de pie."
Lección de un gato.
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252 reviews126 followers
March 30, 2020
Maybe 3 1/2*.

Very sweet little book. :) I enjoyed it.

#reread in #coronatimes while looking for some easy fun. :)
Profile Image for Wendy El Blog de Wendy.
321 reviews49 followers
January 17, 2020
Un libro ilustrado súper divertido para cualquier amante de los gatos. Es como un libro de autoayuda pero teniendo como modelos todas esas locuras que hacen los gatunos. ¡No podía dejar de ver representados a mis dos peluditos mientras me echaba unas risas!

Hay 100 consejos en total y más de uno que voy a tener en cuenta. Y aunque ha hecho bastante hincapié, me da que lo de dormir ya me lo tomo demasiado en serio...
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672 reviews2 followers
December 9, 2018
I really loved this and I laughed so much at some of the points mentioned. I just love cats and everything they do.
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Author 3 books6 followers
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August 23, 2025
Ik heb heerlijk samen met de kat zitten lezen (die zichzelf bijna een oog uitstak toen hij het boek kopjes gaf; wijze les #101: kijk uit wat je in je ogen steekt) en daarna hebben we heerlijk samen een dutje gedaan op de bank. Ik ben weer helemaal opgeladen.
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42 reviews2 followers
April 16, 2022
i freaking love cats bro 😭😭😭
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153 reviews14 followers
December 19, 2022
Sabios consejos :)
Los amantes de los gatos sacarán más de una sonrisa al leerlo.
Profile Image for Lerppu.
54 reviews
June 30, 2025
Kissoja hengittävänä ja liikkisherkkänä ihmisenä, tää osu ja uppos. Luin kirjastossa tän seisaalteen ja nyyhkytin. Kirjastomies ei tienny, miten kattoa. Hieno opus. Purr.
Profile Image for Helen Swinyard.
145 reviews4 followers
January 1, 2020
Lovely gift book all about how amazing cats can be. Shelmans sketches are full of movement and character and each page or double spread has one more joyous way a cat goes through life which we can learn from. Be more cat.
Profile Image for Colemen Wilson.
51 reviews1 follower
May 11, 2024
•Hostel book #2•

Why I read this book: I love cats. In a hostel in Jiufen, there were only a handful of English books and this one looked the most interesting.

What is it you plan to do with your nine wild and precious lives? -Meowy Pawliver
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2 reviews
February 24, 2019
Me encanta! El mejor libro que se puede leer una amante de los mínimos🤩
Profile Image for Binta Colson.
146 reviews11 followers
April 6, 2019
Heel mooi boekje aan te raden voor alle kattenliefhebsters en kattenliefhebbers met grappige tekeningen en teksten ....
Ze bevatten héél veel waarheden.
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330 reviews1 follower
September 12, 2024
A bit of silliness! Bon mots illustrated through the medium of cats. Is this not the way to live? Be more cat - always.

Blurb:
Live better. Live like your cat.
They may have nine lives but there is much cats can teach us about getting the most out of the one we have. Whether it's advice for purrfecting your downtime, navigating romance, friendships or your career, this book features 100 essential lessons to help you through the ups and downs of life.
So, put down your self-help book and pick up your cat. It's time to take a nap with the life guru you never knew you had.

Like we don't already know that cats are living their best life! (Well, ours do...) And we should all learn from the kittehs and life will be complete. Any crazy cat lady / daddy already knows this!
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33 reviews
January 4, 2022
Questo libricino illustrato é perfetto per chi ama ( e si rispecchia) in queste creature meravigliose e indipendenti. É una raccolta di 100 lezioni di vita che ci vengono propinate ogni giorno dai nostri felini e chi sarà capace di coglierle si ritroverá tantissimo. Ogni pagina é illustrata in maniera divertente e buffa ed è sorprendente come si possa perfettamente sovrapporre il mondo dei gatti con quello umano.

Una breve lettura che ci ha fatto sorridere e riflettere, seppur nella sua semplicitá.
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1,127 reviews42 followers
December 7, 2018
After reading a similar book from dogs’ perspective, I came across this one in the same bookstore.

Cats and dogs are so different in their characters, that’s why they bring out different life wisdoms, which are also applicable to humans. Oh well, you gotta be flexible to be a human, low-key as dogs sometimes, and be proud like a cat at some other time.

If you are a cat lover or cat owner, you will find this book so relevant and a smile on your face while you are reading it.
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631 reviews17 followers
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December 28, 2024
Funny and heartwarming stories, Shelman shows how cats can teach us important things about life, like living in the moment, having fun, and appreciating love and companionship. This delightful read is perfect for cat lovers and anyone looking for gentle life advice, reminding us to enjoy the little things and approach life with joy and curiosity.
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48 reviews
December 31, 2020
Devo dire che mi immaginavo un libro che raccontava la vita di un gatto, però nonostante la sorpresa é bello lo stesso...👍🙂




I have to say that I imagined a book that would talk abuot a life of a cat, but even though I had a surprise, its still really good...👍🙂
Profile Image for ˗ˏˋ kacie ˎˊ˗.
396 reviews47 followers
April 10, 2021
"Sometimes you leap and fall, but you can land on your feet."

ah, i love cats. This book was really sweet and comforting to read. Altho it's not a long book, Shelman's illustrations brought a gentle warmth to my heart and some good laughs. Definitely pick it up if you're a cat-lover!
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28 reviews2 followers
May 28, 2021
Las ilustraciones de este libro son hermosas y la combinación de las lecciones con las mañas y costumbres de los gatos me encantó! Quiero conseguirme este libro en físico (lo leí en digital) para tenerlo en mí librero 😺
658 reviews28 followers
January 9, 2019
Love this little book. So many truths and life lessons. One I could add from my rather deaf cats "meow like no-ones listening".
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114 reviews1 follower
May 19, 2019
Very cute. I enjoyed the illustrations
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