The Theory of Cat Gravity: Being Robin's Pet Theory

by Robin Wood, Diana Harlan Stein (Illustrator)

A long pseudo scientific joke about cats and gravity, and why it's so hard to get up if there's a cat on your lap.

Genres: Humor, Fiction

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[mirabilos · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is hilarious (and begins with the title) but explains so much, such as why it’s often (but not always! and when and when not) so hard to get up with a cat on your lap, and other situations.


Cats soak up sun rays (warmth) into gravity. Water, especially cold water, is levity. They repel each other. Gravity does funny things around humans. Cats want humans to feed them or lay still (for them to sleep on), dogs want humans to be active, so they’re enemies. Read the book, it’s short but oh-so-good, and the drawings are fine. 🐈

Also, the author recently crossed the Veil into the Summerland, so either the prices will rise for rarity or the book will become unavailable within some time… so do it now!

[Elektra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Have you ever wondered why it’s so hard to get up when a cat’s been sitting in your lap? Or why so much stuff just accumulates under the bed, even when you vacuum regularly? Why is it harder for you to move around as you get older? The Theory of Cat Gravity answers all these questions and more. It will have you laughing out loud, with its sensible, logical explanations for some of life’s odd little phenomena–all of which are actually caused by your cat.

I’ve owned The Theory of Cat Gravity for years, and I never tire of re-reading it. Robin Wood’s Unified Pet Theory holds together as it is built up step-by-step, and will have you reading it aloud to your friends and family. This edition includes not only the theory, but also its proofs and its corollaries (for the completist in you).

The entire chapbook is decorated (illustrated) throughout by the whimsical art of Diana Harlan Stein, which enhances it even further. It’s highly recommended for anyone who has ever lived with a cat and suitable is for all ages, although young children may prefer to use the illustrations as a coloring book.

[Bad Horse · Rating 5 out of 5]

The theory stands up well to empirical testing. I'm not sure it can be easily reconciled with cat quantum theory, which states that your cat didn't, in fact, do anything that you didn't see it doing, as Schroedinger realized one day on coming home to an empty goldfish bowl and a cat which didn't act the least bit guilty.

[Alice · Rating 4 out of 5]

An adorable and hilarious theory about why cats sit in windows, purr, hate water, and why you need a nap after hosting a cat in your lap for a while. Managed to snag a couple of used copies, which I gave as Christmas gifts. The recipients were delighted.

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finally, the physical mysteries of the world explained! And with really cute illustrations of cats, too.

[Liliana · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMGosh! I cuter “science” book has never been written.

[Cristine Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unusual!

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute! And it explains quite a bit about cats. And gravity. And clutter.