The goodbye cat by Hiro Arikawa
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The goodbye cat by Hiro Arikawa
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The Goodbye Cat: The Uplifting Tale of Wise Cats and Their Humans
From the global bestselling author of The Travelling Cat Chronicles comes a new tale of feline wisdom and human transformation. Hiro Arikawa's The Goodbye Cat introduces us to Tama, a cat with an extraordinary gift: the ability to help people say goodbye to the ones they love.
When 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.
Arikawa'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.
Perfect for readers who loved The Travelling Cat Chronicles, anyone seeking stories of healing and wisdom, and those who believe that cats understand us in ways beyond words.
Publisher: Doubleday
Date Published: 12/10/2023
ISBN: 9780857529138
Number of pages: 198
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