
How to Think Like a Cat
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George Newbern's persuasive performance highlights how cats can teach us how to live better lives, ideas based on the author's observations of his cat, Ziggy. Newbern clearly articulates the compelling argument to be inspired by cats--to adopt their view of life to learn how to let go and focus on our well-being and the essential things in life. Newbern is calmly convincing with his flowing narration as the author contrasts people and cats and defines self-confidence and true charisma. Newbern's tone takes on numerous notes as he playfully portrays how cats wake up with stretches and pendiculations (yawns) and soothingly considers cats as Buddhist teachers in their practice of sitting and observing. This is a graceful invitation to bring peace and elegance into our lives by thinking like a cat. M.F. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award � AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine

June 25, 2018
Actor Newbern brings an aloof coolness to his reading of French novelist Garnier’s playful self-help guide. After years of enviously observing the lifestyle of his cat, Ziggy, Garnier developed the theory that people would be a lot happier if they acted more like cats. His book compiles 40 cat behaviors—such as knowing how to assert oneself calmly or being persistent in one’s demands for affection (or dinner)—to illustrate the ways humans can eliminate sources of stress by adopting the mindset of a cat. The text includes quotes from famous authors, checklists, quizzes, and other elements that are difficult to decipher in Newbern’s reading. However, reader Newbern handles the longer, more straightforward passages with ease, playfully conveying the worldview of cats with a smooth confidence and nonchalance. Though Newbern’s narration is hit or miss, the content of the book and Newbern’s attempts to mimic the attitudes of its subject are sure to please cat lovers. A HarperWave hardcover.
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