Mellow Out--Lessons Learned From Household Cats is a fun read that explores the influence cats have on our lives. The book delves into twenty areas where their behavior provides a calming effect. Each section begins with a quote that reflects mainstream thinking on the topic. This is followed by comments on how this concept plays out in society, and then, how the cats respond. Finally, there is a discussion on how to use the behaviors of the cats to improve our lives. The broad themes of the book focus on how to take care of ourselves, how to tolerate adversity and how to embrace our emotions.
Table of Contents
Dedication
Introduction
Part 1—The Lessons
Chapter 1 Paperwork Is Evil
Chapter 2 Protect What’s Yours At All Costs
Chapter 3 It’s OK To Be Pleasantly Plump
Chapter 4 Complain About The Little Things
Chapter 5 No Guilt—Getting High Is Natural
Chapter 6 Love Is Overrated
Chapter 7 A Little Brown-nosing Isn’t So Bad
Chapter 8 Jealousy Is A Good Thing
Chapter 9 Patience Is Not Always A Virtue
Chapter 10 Pretend Like You Don’t Care
Chapter 11 It’s OK To Embrace Both Sides Of Your Personality
Chapter 12 Bury Your Crap
Chapter 13 Don’t Let the Fleas Gain Control
Chapter 14 Macho Guys Finish Last
Chapter 15 Respect People Who Are Not Very Bright
Part 2—And Then There Was Willie
Chapter 16 Change Sucks
Chapter 17 Curiosity Is The Fabric Of Life
Chapter 18 Tragedy Strikes Again
Chapter 19 Friendship Requires Work
Chapter 20 It’s OK To Be Vulnerable
The Recipe For Becoming Mellow
Mellow Out–Lessons Learned From Household Cats, earned the 2017 Global Ebook gold medal in the Animals/Pets Non-Fiction category.
Mellow Out–Lessons Learned From Household Cats, earned the 2017 Global Ebook gold medal in the Animals/Pets Non-Fiction category.
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