Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from My Cat

by Amy Newmark

We learn so much from our cats, and along the way they keep us company, provide unconditional love, and share in the ups and downs of our lives.

What do we learn from our cats? Everything. They make us better versions of ourselves and show us the power of gratitude, forgiveness, resilience, living in the moment, and so much more.

If we rescued them, they rescue us back. If we’re sad, they comfort us. If we’ve forgotten how to have fun, they show us how. They are our therapists, our role models, and our best friends.

You’ll laugh a lot, tear up a bit, and nod your head in recognition as you read these tales about sharing life with a cat. The lessons we learn from them come in many forms, from the hilarious to the heroic. Prepare to be entertained and inspired as you read these 101 stories organized into 10 fun

• My Very Good, Very Bad Cat
• Learning to Love the Cat
• Changed by the Cat
• What a Character
• Cats and Comedy
• Opening Hearts
• Saving Kitty
• Meant to Be
• Clever Cats
• Quirky Cat

Chicken Soup for the Soul books are 100% made in the USA and each book includes stories from as diverse a group of writers as possible.

352 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 20, 2025

About the author

Amy Newmark is the bestselling author, editor-in-chief, and publisher of the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series. Since 2008, she has published 191 new Chicken Soup for the Soul titles, most of them national bestsellers in the U.S. and Canada, more than doubling the number of Chicken Soup for the Soul titles in print today.

Amy is credited with revitalizing the Chicken Soup for the Soul brand, which has been a publishing industry phenomenon since the first book came out in 1993. By compiling inspirational and aspirational true stories curated from ordinary people who have had extraordinary experiences, Amy has kept the thirty-year-old Chicken Soup for the Soul brand fresh and relevant.

Follow Amy on Twitter @amynewmark. Listen to her free podcast, The Chicken Soup for the Soul Podcast, on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, the Podcasts app on iPhone, or by using your favorite podcast app on other devices.

Reviews

[Sheila · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 I was so disappointed in this book, no tearjerkers at all.

[MKF]

What I learned is that these books are to depressing to read when you are still grieving for you cat.

[Carol · Rating 3 out of 5]

2025 - Trade - Have It - Read It - Non-Fiction

[Sherry Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was one of those books that touched my heart with laughter, tears, and so touching in so many ways.
It’s a wonderful emotional book!!

[Jennifer Kayes · Rating 5 out of 5]

cute little tales about cats