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THE ZEN OF CAT: An A to Z of Japanese Feline philosophy
by Carla Francis

THE ZEN OF CAT: An A to Z of Japanese Feline philosophy by Carla Francis

RIGHTS SOLD: Italy (HarperCollins Italia), Portugal (Porto Editora), Czech Republic (Euromedia), Turkey (Serenad) Thailand (Saengdao Publishing House)

A celebration of cats and mindful mewsings about following their feline path to inner peace

Why this book?

• Fabulous hook: imagining cats as our furry Zen masters

• Cat lovers will adore this delightful celebration of their serene feline friends

• Uses an A-Z of Japanese words to inspire ‘mindful mewsings’ on life

• Cats always seem chilled so the feline path to inner peace may be the answer

From folklore to fashion, cats have left a giant paw print on Japanese culture. The first felines appeared with Buddhism via China in around 552. Perhaps that’s why cats have so much in common with Zen masters.

Surely they can teach us a thing or two through the wisdom gleaned over the centuries in ancient temples and co-existing with artists, courtesans, monks and writers. Due to their powerful purring vibrations, cats are said to be natural healers and cat owners believe them capable of so much more.

The Zen of Cat invites reflection and mindful mewsings on life through an A-Z of Japanese words.

Cats are unburdened by worry. They maintain an enviable equilibrium. Maybe we can too?

CARLA FRANCIS is a writer and journalist whose work has been extensively published across the UK and Australia, including on ABC and SBS radio. She has written for the Japan Times, CatWorld, the Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun, Courier Mail, Dogs Life and the Gold Coast Bulletin.