The Book of PAWSOME: Head Bonks, Raspy Tongues, and 101 Reasons Why Cats Make Us So, So Happy

by Gwen Cooper, Jessica Rodrigue (Illustrator)

The PAWSOME abounds when you're owned by a cat!
Newspapers may be full of doom-and-gloom headlines, but the lucky people who live with cats have something to be happy about each and every day. Then again, if you live with cats you probably don’t even see those terrifying headlines (because your cat won’t get off the paper long enough for you to read them), and that’s sort of the point. Cats make the very best companions for hundreds of reasons, including:

•Cats are nature’s comedians
•Cats shower you with surprise gifts
•Cats never abandon you during the tough times
•Cats help you make the bed
•Cats don't make you feel bad when you leave, but they're psyched when you get home
•Dat ass (cat butts are THE BEST!)
•Cats make us better humans

Heartwarming, hilarious, and written by Gwen Cooper—New York Times bestselling author of Homer’s Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale, My Life in a Cat House, and Spray Anything, among numerous other cat-centric titles—The Book of Pawsome
is a touching and raspy-tongue-in-cheek reminder that, even in a world gone mad, cat lovers always have plenty of reasons to smile.

Genres: Animals, Cats, Nonfiction, Humor

156 pages, Paperback

Published May 4, 2020

About the author

Gwen Cooper is the New York Times bestselling author of the memoirs "Homer's Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale, or How I Learned About Love and Life with a Blind Wonder Cat" and "Homer: The Ninth Life of a Blind Wonder Cat," and the novels "Love Saves the Day" and "Diary of a South Beach Party Girl."

Her latest project is "Curl Up with a Cat Tale," a first-of-its-kind monthly short-story series, featuring an all-new--and all-true!--humorous and heartfelt tale each and every month about life with her world-famous fur family. (See my website, www.gwencooper.com/cat-tales, for more details and a 60% discount!). Her work has been published in nearly two dozen languages.

Gwen lives in Manhattan with her husband, Laurence. She also lives with her two perfect cats--Clayton the Tripod and his litter-mate, Fanny--who aren't impressed with any of it.

Reviews

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Due to the COVID /lockdown my work/business as a cat sitter has completely stopped........ I’m missing my feline friends hugely but reading especially cat books is keeping me sane 💜 Gwen’s cat stories and books are Pawsome! (Sorry couldn’t resist)
All the short articles/stories are very amusing and have made me laugh out loud, much to my cat’s utter disgust! How dare I interrupt his 20 hours of sleep! This book is a great distraction from the current world situation and cat people will love 💜

[Jayne Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

What’s not to love?

Gwen eloquently voices the many valid reasons why cat lovers are hopelessly and happily devoted to their adorable feline pets.

[Hayla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cooper started writing this when COVID-19 started and I have to say that it is exactly the book we need right now. Utterly wholesome and fun, this book is getting all 5⭐️

[Mary Tonks · Rating 5 out of 5]

The title says it all! Gwen reminds us why we love our cats so much, even the times when they drive us a little crazy. A feel-good, funny read!

[Jessica Sloane · Rating 3 out of 5]

Normally I love Gwen Cooper's books, and this one really wasn't bad, it just was in a format that I had a really hard time getting into. For that reason it took me much longer to finish than it would normally take me to finish a book, especially a cat book. I did enjoy some of the categories, especially as they reminded me so much of my boys, Charlie and Ziggy, but I did feel that some categories were repeated just with different wording. Still it was good, and I do recommend it. I have no doubt that many will adore it, it's just, for me, the formatting was difficult. I do better with longer chapters/stories, I seem to concentrate better is all.

[Anne Murn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have five cats. 2 are shelter rescues, 1 is a family donation - these are all inside. The other two were literally born in the barn, and they consider themselves farm cats - except when it's cold, or rainy, or they just want cuddle or breakfast or to show us the various things they have killed. So I spend a good part of the morning playing kitty doorperson. Keep telling cat tales!

[Lori Schiele · Rating 1 out of 5]

Although I flipped through and read bits and pieces of this book, I didn't read the entire thing. I know this was written during the Pandemic in 2020 and the author was trying to be "uplifting", but it felt too much like one of those "Chicken Soup for the Soul" books that I despise. I don't need a book to tell me, flat out, 101 reasons why cats make me happy.

[Denise Merritt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Perfect - exactly what you would expect from Gwen Cooper! She is an expert at capturing feline behavior - always a joy to read her work!

[Andrea Kenner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Purrfect ion!

So many sweet stories about why cats are so special to us hoomins. If you are feeling low, this is the one to read!

[Trina · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a cat lover l was destined to appreciate this book. It was sweet, laugh out loud funny, and insightful.

[Tori Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

While I enjoyed the stories I found the format of this book tiresome. I prefer a longer narrative.

[Tania Laugier · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is the best! 101 cat truths!!! Loved every page ❤

[Ralph · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just loved this book. I finished reading it much too soon. Gwen Cooper writes so well - she's a favorite!