Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Magic of Cats: 101 Tales of Family, Friendship Fun

by Amy Newmark

You'll recognize your own cat in this entertaining collection of stories about the surprising, amusing, heartwarming, and even magical things that our cats do. 

They come in all shapes, sizes, and personalities, but one thing is for sure - our cats are magical, beloved members of our families. These 101 heartwarming, humorous and completely true stories about our feline friends are sure to touch every cat lover's soul. You'll be left with a renewed love, affection and appreciation for your cat and all the magical moments she provides. And royalties from the book will support the nation's oldest animal welfare organization, American Humane. 

Genres: Cats, Nonfiction, Animals

368 pages, Paperback

Published June 16, 2020

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

[Teena in Toronto · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love reading stories about animals and we have two cats ... so this book caught my eye. I used to read all in the Chicken Soup for the Soul books but it's been a while.

There are 101 stories and poems about kittens and cats and they are divided into chapters:

* Magical Miraculous Cats
* Clever Cats
* When the Cat Choose You
* What a Character
* Cat Therapy
* Oh So Naughty
* Four-Legged Friends
* Tricks & Traits
* Learning to Love the Cat
* Brave Cats

The stories are a couple pages each so are a quick read and most were interesting.

It's amazing how many cats, though, were indoor/outdoor cats (ours are strictly indoor cats) and how many of the stories involved owners who had multiple cats (like five or more) plus multiple dogs. And some had catteries in their barns and sheds so how much human contact would the cats get?

[Beth Cato]

Not a review. Includes my story, "A Letter to Bubba's First Family."

[Audrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an absolutely delightful compilation of stories regarding cats. They are such charming and amusing creatures that it is hard to imagine there are actually people who dislike them. Cats are intelligent creatures, and yet oh so naughty. They have a way loving on a person that can soften the hardest of hearts. They truly are angels in disguise. I love my fur-babies and all of their cousins.

[Joi “Joy” · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love everything about this wonderful book! It makes a perfect gift idea for any cat lover - full of so much inspiration and humor. Outstanding collection!

[Donna McCaul Thibodeau · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm a huge cat lover (we have three) so this book was right up my alley. 101 short anecdotes about cats of all shapes, sizes and colors, who enhance the lives of their owners. A fast, enjoyable read.

[Danielle Cozzola · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is filled with so many touching and brilliant stories about cats! It is a great read! 😻

[Susan Kemick · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book. Must read....

[Diana Greenhalgh · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love cats!

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it! Cats are honestly the best pets to have.

[Brittney Almestica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I highly recommend this book as I absolutely LOVE it!!!!Was such a great book to read!!!

[Tammy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I used to love the chicken soup books when I was younger. Many times the stories would make me cry. Now they're kinda cheesy. Easy & lighthearted read though.

[Alisha RE · Rating 5 out of 5]

Uplifting and Adorable Stories 💖

[E · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some good heartfelt stories were included, but they only offered the barebones of the situation. I would have loved less stories so that the included ones could be expanded to be more sincere

[Wendy Murphy · Rating 5 out of 5]

These books bring you joy

I enjoy his they are short stories of real people's cats. I buy so many of this books as gifts to share the wonderful experience each one can give to someone's life😇😇