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We'll Prescribe You a Cat

By Syou Ishida

A tale where love, healing, and feline companionship converge.

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In “We’ll Prescribe You a Cat,” award-winning author Syou Ishida invites readers into the enchanting world of the Kokoro Clinic for the Soul, nestled in a quaint alley of Kyoto. This novel hinges on the whimsical yet profound premise that cats serve as life-changing therapy for those in distress. With an average rating of 3.84 and over 9,000 reviews, this international bestseller is a celebration of the healing power of the human-animal bond. Ishida masterfully weaves together the stories of various patients at the clinic: a businessman discovering joy in labor, a young girl facing school challenges, and a geisha grappling with loss, all navigated through their unexpected feline companions. Each narrative illuminates the ways in which these cats guide the characters toward healing, self-discovery, and hope. As readers delve deeper into the pages, they experience the blend of charm, emotional depth, and subtle magic that only Ishida can deliver. This 301-page novel promises to touch the hearts of anyone who has felt the soothing presence of a cat in their lives.

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