Not one for cat lovers!
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I was really looking forward to this book as I have a cat and a rather twisted sense of humour and the reviews sounded good. However I was actually quite disturbed when I read it. It is a very simple book as in one picture per page but if someone actually followed the instructions they would kill the cat they were trying to 'relax'. The last page comments that a very relaxed cat may remain still for some time but this would be because it was actually dead.
In short, if you hate cats or know someone else who does, this may be for them. Otherwise I wouldn't bother.
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Don't try this at home!
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This book is a masterpiece. If you have ever been stuck for a gift for anyone who can appreciate ironic humour, then this is it. I first came across this book years ago when I worked in bookselling; I pulled the paper back edition out of a box one day, and the cover caught my eye. Check the paper back cover out, and you'll see what I mean - the look on the cat's face as the would be masseur is making the approach says more than I can describe here. It's a look of puzzlement, surprise, and conflicting desire to trust and flee, as the hands loom ever closer. I never imagined that I would look at a cartoon and get a very strong impression that I could tell what was on the character's mind, or interpret body language.
This book is hilarious. You are walked through a step by step guide to destressing a cat, whether it's your cat or not is irrelevant. This book gives you the go ahead to massage any cat; all cats! And don't worry if the recipient of the book is not a cat lover. In fact that may well be much the better, as the instruction is impartial, and you are instilled with confidence, as you march boldly through each step, that you are working solely for the benefit of the cat... You will laugh out loud when you read it. If not, you are obviously stressed, and could do with a rub down! I am now studying animal behaviour, maybe this book was partly responsible
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A strongly ironic pet-care book
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This book is not what it may appear at first glance of the title. If you know a little bit about feline nature and behaviour, you will quickly grasp the screamingly ironic contrast between the apparently well-meaning tone of the text and the illustrations.
Believe me; this book is NOT about how to massage your cat, but it will certainly massage your abdominals as you laugh your way through the pages!
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