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The Cat's Guide to Human Behavior
At last, the mysteries of humans' strange habits and bizarre desires are revealed in this clever, timely guide for the modern cat. Discover answers to eternal feline questions such as: Why does my human refuse to groom herself with her tongue? For decades felines have been meowing for such a guidebook - don't deny them any longer!
30 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 31, 2013
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About the author
Xina Marie Uhl
66 books46 followersAuthor Xina Marie Uhl lives in sunny Southern California with her husband and assorted furry and scaly pets. She holds both a BA and an MA in history, and has written more than thirty nonfiction books for young people.
Her fiction includes fantasy and humorous historical romance.
Check out her fiction and nonfiction at her website.
Her fiction includes fantasy and humorous historical romance.
Check out her fiction and nonfiction at her website.
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February 27, 2025
Adorable book for cat lovers! This is a short story on how cats observe human behavior. It had me giggling throughout the book. 3.25/5 star rating.
November 20, 2020
Look at this one cat lovers.
This book could have only been written by a true cat lover. I am the mother named Wrecking Ball but, was the mother of a dozen. Her insights show her unique observation of cats and more understanding than the average cat owner has. I loved this book and so will you.
This book could have only been written by a true cat lover. I am the mother named Wrecking Ball but, was the mother of a dozen. Her insights show her unique observation of cats and more understanding than the average cat owner has. I loved this book and so will you.
August 16, 2016
I was happy to get a free ebook copy of this from the author in exchange of an honest review because I myself is a cat-lover. My first pet was a stray kitten named "miming" and we always have cats (and dogs) walking or running around our house.
This book was told from a cat's point of view which is amusing. I can't help not to think that the narrator is like Grumpy Cat because of how superior, humorous and straight-forward it sounds. Just like what the title says, this book is written as a guide on how cats can train their human keepers. At the same time, the narrator sited some issues and experiences from other cats.
This book is entertaining and funny. I also love the adorable photos of cats in every chapter. I can't help smiling the whole time while reading and I wish it was a bit longer because I still want to know and understand more about these lovely felines.
A must-read for both cats and humans. Good job for the author for being a great cat translator.
This book was told from a cat's point of view which is amusing. I can't help not to think that the narrator is like Grumpy Cat because of how superior, humorous and straight-forward it sounds. Just like what the title says, this book is written as a guide on how cats can train their human keepers. At the same time, the narrator sited some issues and experiences from other cats.
This book is entertaining and funny. I also love the adorable photos of cats in every chapter. I can't help smiling the whole time while reading and I wish it was a bit longer because I still want to know and understand more about these lovely felines.
A must-read for both cats and humans. Good job for the author for being a great cat translator.
February 27, 2014
I won this book through the Goodreads First Reads program. This has no influence on my rating or review.
The Cat's Guide to Human Behavior is a humorous take on humans through the eyes of the "domestic" cat. It's written as a guide, from one cat to another, on how to effectively train your human caretakers.
Overall, I found this book to be pretty amusing. The cat narrator definitely had a superior attitude, which is probably to be expected, and I liked the feline perspective on issues like dealing with baths and the dreaded "butt invader."
The only downside is that this book is much too short. At forty-something pages, it seemed more like an excerpt than a full-fledged book. That's a shame because the book is enjoyable and can definitely be fleshed out more.
The Cat's Guide to Human Behavior is a humorous take on humans through the eyes of the "domestic" cat. It's written as a guide, from one cat to another, on how to effectively train your human caretakers.
Overall, I found this book to be pretty amusing. The cat narrator definitely had a superior attitude, which is probably to be expected, and I liked the feline perspective on issues like dealing with baths and the dreaded "butt invader."
The only downside is that this book is much too short. At forty-something pages, it seemed more like an excerpt than a full-fledged book. That's a shame because the book is enjoyable and can definitely be fleshed out more.
February 27, 2014
This is one of the funniest books I've read in a while. Having a catty cat myself (is there any other kind?), I can finally tell what they mean and why they do what they do.
I've had many laugh-out-loud moments while indulging in the private minds of felines and the insight the guide provided is priceless.
Xina Marie Uhl has proved to be a great translator of cats' feelings and why they act the way they do. Whether you already own a cat or are thinking about getting one, this is a definite must-read!
*Disclosure: In compliance with FTC guidelines, I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads.
I've had many laugh-out-loud moments while indulging in the private minds of felines and the insight the guide provided is priceless.
Xina Marie Uhl has proved to be a great translator of cats' feelings and why they act the way they do. Whether you already own a cat or are thinking about getting one, this is a definite must-read!
*Disclosure: In compliance with FTC guidelines, I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads.
August 10, 2021
Reviewed by a human rescued by their cat
I enjoyed reading this book to my feline friend that could not read but seemed to nod of approval, while occasionally drifting to sleep in the bed next to their rescued human. I am not certain who learned more, the human or their cat.
Thank you, Xina Marie Uhl for writing a book that both humans and felines equally found enjoyable and educational at the same time.
I enjoyed reading this book to my feline friend that could not read but seemed to nod of approval, while occasionally drifting to sleep in the bed next to their rescued human. I am not certain who learned more, the human or their cat.
Thank you, Xina Marie Uhl for writing a book that both humans and felines equally found enjoyable and educational at the same time.
January 18, 2015
Who knew humans had claw envy? It's all clear to me now...it's not really the furniture I'm worried about. Ms. Uhl's book is funny and insightful. I had no idea I was up against such formidable feline psyches.
July 23, 2022
Such a cute story.
I would recommend this book to any cat lover. Although it is short there are some funny parts. I keep looking at my cat wondering if he could talk what would he say about me. I think it's better left unsaid. All and all a cute short read for any cat lover.
I would recommend this book to any cat lover. Although it is short there are some funny parts. I keep looking at my cat wondering if he could talk what would he say about me. I think it's better left unsaid. All and all a cute short read for any cat lover.
April 13, 2021
Very funny, and extremely enlightening concerning the puzzling behavior of the humans we share our space with.
August 22, 2021
Ever wondered what your Cat thought of your behaviour? This is the book for you, although fictional, it is entertaining and worth the read.
A must read for every Cat lover!!
A must read for every Cat lover!!
September 26, 2021
Charming
Many clues in this all-too-brief book as to why cats behave as they do. The one fault here is that it’s far too short. Read it and have a little laugh.
Many clues in this all-too-brief book as to why cats behave as they do. The one fault here is that it’s far too short. Read it and have a little laugh.
October 14, 2019
The Cat's Guide to Human Behavior is just what is sounds like. Although I have it "marked" as biography, it should really be titled "translator", for obvious reasons, cats aren't able to type with their paws, but they *can* train their human to do it for them.
"After all, the adoration of cats is our birthright and humans have proved this by worshiping us as gods since Ancient Egypt. However, these same humans frustrate us with their bizarre actions and incomprehensible desire--until now" (quote from rear of book)
In this book, you will learn tried and trued ways to increase your food intake; waking your slumping companion at your favorite midnight hours; how to chase away your human's annoying romantic partner; the important number of sleeping hours; the different ways of "sneak-eating"; thanking your human by bringing them a dead mouse, bird, insect (alive or dead, it doesn't matter but they seem to get more excited if it it's still partially alive). BATHING AND HOW TO AVOID IT!!!,
...And then we have the Q & A section where others cats (presumably have their humans) write questions that cats do not understand about their human, i.e "why does my owner bring home a perfectly wonderful box, take out whatever is inside it and then throw out the box? Whatever is in the box *cannot* be in any way better than the box--or even a bag for that matter. Why would they do that? Are they insane?"
The book is very short--only 50 pages--not includeing some most adorable cats and kittens in most adorable poses but it can be found in places like Amazon for $1.01 (what I paid) So if you are the kind of human that types for your cat (or else they type on you--that's how they train you), it's worth a read.
"After all, the adoration of cats is our birthright and humans have proved this by worshiping us as gods since Ancient Egypt. However, these same humans frustrate us with their bizarre actions and incomprehensible desire--until now" (quote from rear of book)
In this book, you will learn tried and trued ways to increase your food intake; waking your slumping companion at your favorite midnight hours; how to chase away your human's annoying romantic partner; the important number of sleeping hours; the different ways of "sneak-eating"; thanking your human by bringing them a dead mouse, bird, insect (alive or dead, it doesn't matter but they seem to get more excited if it it's still partially alive). BATHING AND HOW TO AVOID IT!!!,
...And then we have the Q & A section where others cats (presumably have their humans) write questions that cats do not understand about their human, i.e "why does my owner bring home a perfectly wonderful box, take out whatever is inside it and then throw out the box? Whatever is in the box *cannot* be in any way better than the box--or even a bag for that matter. Why would they do that? Are they insane?"
The book is very short--only 50 pages--not includeing some most adorable cats and kittens in most adorable poses but it can be found in places like Amazon for $1.01 (what I paid) So if you are the kind of human that types for your cat (or else they type on you--that's how they train you), it's worth a read.
June 15, 2023
If you share your home with one or more cats, this book is for you. Perhaps I should say if one or more cats allow you to share their home. Cats that you think of as your furry little companions, not as pets you own, then you will love this little book. The Cat’s Guide to Human Behavior is entertaining as well as educational. Xina begins each chapter with a picture of a cute little kitty which pretty much embodies what that chapter’s text says in words. A few of those pictures look like the two cats who allow me to share their home with them.
Some say that the Bible is the inspired words of God, that God gave men the words they wrote down. I can see where this little book is, the words of Xina’s cat. It’s her cat’s book. Nina wrote down the words her cat gave her to write down. I can close my eyes and hear my cats saying these things.
Some say that the Bible is the inspired words of God, that God gave men the words they wrote down. I can see where this little book is, the words of Xina’s cat. It’s her cat’s book. Nina wrote down the words her cat gave her to write down. I can close my eyes and hear my cats saying these things.
February 18, 2023
Entertaining but not for Cat Daddies
This is an entertaining short read. Written from a cat's point of view, it will make you chuckle. But the blatant gender stereotyping is off-putting.
This is an entertaining short read. Written from a cat's point of view, it will make you chuckle. But the blatant gender stereotyping is off-putting.
November 24, 2019
Calling all CAT Lover's
Very funny and all too true. If you need a quick pick me up, this will put a smile on your face.
Very funny and all too true. If you need a quick pick me up, this will put a smile on your face.
May 21, 2024
Good fun
Fun book to read and very like a cats mind had a good laugh. I recommended it for cat lovers
Fun book to read and very like a cats mind had a good laugh. I recommended it for cat lovers
August 27, 2020
Not the best or funniest "cat" book I've read. Also very short. I do like the fact that she assumes, from the cat's point of view, that cats choose their humans and must train them.
September 13, 2014
(Firstly I will note that I got given the Audible version of book for free, however I have tried to not let that affect my review)
Screwtape Letter's For Cats
Much in the same way that CS Lewis "didn't write" the Screwtape Letters, merely collected and wrote down the words of skilled demon Screwtape, Uhl "didn't write" this book, but merely collected and translated the thoughts of her cat. The book is a letter of training, from one cat to another, teaching them the finer points of their human's strange behaviors.
The book is a lot of fun, although very short - clocking in at 45 minutes as an audiobook. If you have a cat you may know the "ugh, what are you doing?" look they give (mine does at least). This book is written in that tone for most of it, a general "yes, your human will do this. No, I do not know why" type thing. There is advice for avoiding unpleasant things (baths!) too. So nice of the older cats to train the younger ones to yowl and scratch.
I would probably give this book a 3.5 /5, but the GR system doesn't allow that so 4 stars it is.
Screwtape Letter's For Cats
Much in the same way that CS Lewis "didn't write" the Screwtape Letters, merely collected and wrote down the words of skilled demon Screwtape, Uhl "didn't write" this book, but merely collected and translated the thoughts of her cat. The book is a letter of training, from one cat to another, teaching them the finer points of their human's strange behaviors.
The book is a lot of fun, although very short - clocking in at 45 minutes as an audiobook. If you have a cat you may know the "ugh, what are you doing?" look they give (mine does at least). This book is written in that tone for most of it, a general "yes, your human will do this. No, I do not know why" type thing. There is advice for avoiding unpleasant things (baths!) too. So nice of the older cats to train the younger ones to yowl and scratch.
I would probably give this book a 3.5 /5, but the GR system doesn't allow that so 4 stars it is.
July 13, 2014
I received this book free from the author in exchange for an honest review.
When I saw this book for giveaway I knew I had to enter. I am a self proclaimed crazy cat lady and I was excited to see that I had won a copy. This book was just plain hilarious. It covered everything that I thought it should have while keeping me entertained. I love that it was told from the cats point of view. I also loved the witness accounts of the other cats that these issues had happened to before. My only concern was that this book was too short. I would gladly read 100 more or more pages still of this book.
I really enjoyed this book, it was quick and entertaining. I was laughing out loud the whole time I was reading it. I would recommend it to cat lovers and those looking for a good laugh.
When I saw this book for giveaway I knew I had to enter. I am a self proclaimed crazy cat lady and I was excited to see that I had won a copy. This book was just plain hilarious. It covered everything that I thought it should have while keeping me entertained. I love that it was told from the cats point of view. I also loved the witness accounts of the other cats that these issues had happened to before. My only concern was that this book was too short. I would gladly read 100 more or more pages still of this book.
I really enjoyed this book, it was quick and entertaining. I was laughing out loud the whole time I was reading it. I would recommend it to cat lovers and those looking for a good laugh.
September 17, 2015
This is a cute little book (it took me under 1/2 an hour to read). It is written by a cat to give advice to other cats on how to deal with the necessary evils of living with humans. As a cat owner I certainly could relate to some of the advice given by the narrator. However, as someone who volunteers at an animal shelter and used to live in an area with coyotes I did take some offense to the obvious prooutdoor living attitude of the cat narrator. The book was also illustrated with cute cat pictures at the beginning of every chapter.
Note: I received this book for free through Goodreads first read program.
Note: I received this book for free through Goodreads first read program.
October 5, 2015
I received this book from audiobook blast (dot) com in exchange for my honest review.
I found this book to be very entertaining. I do not own cats, but I have friends that have cats and it made me giggle the whole way through. This book honestly reminded me of my Scottish Terrier..they have very similar personality characteristics!
This was a short quick listen. The author narrates the book in a very entertaining manner that keeps you listening. I look forward to listening to more of her books!
I found this book to be very entertaining. I do not own cats, but I have friends that have cats and it made me giggle the whole way through. This book honestly reminded me of my Scottish Terrier..they have very similar personality characteristics!
This was a short quick listen. The author narrates the book in a very entertaining manner that keeps you listening. I look forward to listening to more of her books!
April 7, 2015
This book lacked. I really want to leave the review there, but that would be unfair. I have cats. I love my cats, and I find them truly hilarious at times. The third-party telling of how cat's think read too much like a technical manual and too little as true humor. That said, I did find myself giggling once or twice at a couple of truly unique feline perspectives of the animal we call human.
January 17, 2016
Xina Uhl has written a book that reflects many of the things I figured my cats have thought over the years. This book is a humorous look at the mind of a cat. Whether or not you love cats, this book is highly entertaining.
August 3, 2022
cute!
I’m not sure how accurately this book depicts the feline mentality, but, if true to Kittydom, our feline friends are very, very funny.
Quick, fun read for a cat-loving human.
I’m not sure how accurately this book depicts the feline mentality, but, if true to Kittydom, our feline friends are very, very funny.
Quick, fun read for a cat-loving human.
March 16, 2014
I won this book from Goodreads Giveaway. Very creative and funny book. Love cats!
March 13, 2015
Short and sweet. This book is a fun, easy read for cat lovers.
September 6, 2016
This was cute, but predictable.Xina Marie Uhl wrote and narrated this short book.
I was given this book free for an honest review.
I was given this book free for an honest review.
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