We'll Prescribe You a Cat

The Kokoro cat clinic is open for anyone feeling in need of an emotional uplift. For fans of THE TRAVELLING CAT CHRONICLES, discover the award-winning heartwarming sensation. ____________ Readers adore it: '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' * Where healing arrives on four paws ... On the top floor of an old building at the end of a cobbled alley in Kyoto lies the Kokoro Cat Clinic. 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 at work and at home; - Koyuki, an exquisite white cat brings closure to a young mother troubled by the memory of the rescue kitten she was forced to abandon; - Tank and Tangerine bring peace to a hardened handbag 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 lost years ago; As the clinic's patients navigate their inner turmoil and seek resolution, their feline companions lead them towards healing, self-discovery and newfound hope. Contains five exquisite cat line-drawings _______________________ Readers adore it: '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!' * Japanese bestseller, October 2023 Now read WE'LL PRESCRIBE YOU ANOTHER CAT for more heartwarming experiences at the Kokoro Cat Clinic and coming soon, WELCOME TO THE KOKORO CAT CLINIC.

Syou Ishida (Author) 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 twenty languages. Its sequel, We'll Prescribe You a Cat II will be published worldwide next year.