{"product_id":"hiro-arikawa-the-goodbye-cat","title":"The goodbye cat by Hiro Arikawa","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Goodbye Cat: The Uplifting Tale of Wise Cats and Their Humans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eFrom the global bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Travelling Cat Chronicles\u003c\/em\u003e comes a new tale of feline wisdom and human transformation. Hiro Arikawa's \u003cem\u003eThe Goodbye Cat\u003c\/em\u003e introduces us to Tama, a cat with an extraordinary gift: the ability to help people say goodbye to the ones they love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eWhen humans reach a crossroads in their lives—facing loss, change, or the weight of unfinished business—Tama appears with gentle wisdom and quiet companionship. Through her presence, she helps a diverse cast of characters find peace, forgiveness, and the courage to move forward. The stories unfold with warmth and tenderness, revealing how a cat's simple, unconditional presence can become a gateway to healing and transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eArikawa's prose is luminous and deeply compassionate. At 256 pages, this novel moves between fantasy and profound emotional truth, exploring themes of mortality, love, acceptance, and the profound role animals can play in our most important moments. Originally written in Japanese and beautifully translated, this is a work of genuine literary merit that celebrates the transcendent power of human-animal connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003ePerfect for readers who loved \u003cem\u003eThe Travelling Cat Chronicles\u003c\/em\u003e, anyone seeking stories of healing and wisdom, and those who believe that cats understand us in ways beyond words.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Literary Cat Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52767599853832,"sku":"9780857529138","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/7688\/0392\/files\/9780857529138.jpg?v=1762620129","url":"https:\/\/literarycatbooks.myshopify.com\/products\/hiro-arikawa-the-goodbye-cat","provider":"Literary Cat Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}