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I've always thought of myself as a dog lover, but after reading this book, I would really like to get a cat. Cats are very interesting animals. Their personalities make each one a distinct individual. Syou Ishida uniquely weaves the characters of cats into the personality healing of humans. I have never entertained the thought of a cat as being a prescription to heal areas of human behavior, so this book was very enlightening and unique for me. I have not read the other books by this author but after reading this book, I will certainly be checking them out. I certainly would recommend this to my friends.

This is the third book in this series. I recommend reading them in order. The Kokoro Clinic for the Soul is staffed by one doctor and one nurse. The doctor listens to your concerns and then prescribes a cat. I really enjoyed all the patients and the interactions with their specific cats.

This is the third book in the “We’ll Prescribe You A Cat” series, a Japanese awarding series, and my first read in it. You definitely don’t need to read the previous two books to enjoy this one. This is a book to savor as you read of its transformative themes of compassion and self-discovery.

First, I’m a dog lover - mostly because I’m so allergic to cats. But I can successfully say I suffered no allergic reaction in reading this delightful book and grew to appreciate cats in the process of reading.

The Kokoro Clinic for the Soul is tucked away in a very hidden spot in Kyoto. It’s difficult to find unless you are meant to find it. The treatment is most unusual: no medicine, no exams, no therapy. The solution to your life’s problem is a cat or a cat connection. Dr. Nikké will guide you. This book is divided into four stories: three titled for the names of the cats being given to the main character in the story: Benia - for a woman suffering anxiety before an important presentation: Tangerine - for a young artist questioning her career; and Shiro - for a woman troubled by guilt: the fourth is entitled “To Cat or Not Cat” features an interesting treatment Dr. Nikké offers to a young father overwhelmed by parenthood. In each section the cat or cat connection offers the gift of connection and insight into compassion.

The simplicity of these stories is so powerful yet so relaxing in the read. You are willing to suspend belief for the beauty of the magical realism that enchants each story. The descriptions of the cats and their actions is well done. Each cat teaches the human something that’s been missing in awareness about themselves and their lives.

I think reading this book is more of an experience than a plot or character driven novel is about. That is, each story is an opportunity to experience the healing properties of cats in the lives of the humans they engage with. It’s also just a super way to defuse, to disengage and just experience a really good novel.

My thanks to NetGalley/ BookBrowse and Berkley Publishing Group for allowing me access to this ARC.

If only! If only humanity truly acknowledged the value of owning a cat or any other pet, the world would be a better place. This is the story of a mysterious place where a clinic prescribes a cat to treat a person's issue. The patient would take the prescribed cat for a certain amount of time, and in taking care of the cat, the cat actually helps the patient come to terms with their problem and heals them. The reader gets to know both the cats and the patient's stories. And, all of this adds up to pretty good book!

Welcome to the Kokoro Cat Clinic is the third book in the delightful We'll Prescribe You a Cat series. The book consists of a series of vignettes about people who have been prescribed a cat to help them deal with the difficult problems in their lives. The clinic is mysteriously located and difficult to find, but people who need the services seem to accidentally stumble upon it. The book is set in Kyoto, Japan so we get to learn about life in the city and about different breeds of cats such as Calico, Ragdoll, Tabby, and the beautiful, white Khao Manee which often has eyes of two different colors. I especially enjoyed reading about the different cat behaviors and how difficult it can be to interpret the meaning of these behaviors. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes cats or wants to know more about them.

The three Kokoro Cat Clinic books are enchanting, simple stories about troubled people who are lent a cat for several days to help them get back on their feet. They have a significant air of mystery as well, leaving the reader to wonder what is really behind this clinic and the staff who operate it.

The reason has been hinted at in the first two books. It becomes painfully clear in this last book of the trilogy. As a person who loves cats, it was very hard to read. It does explain the mystical feel of all three books.

I am glad I read the Cat Clinic books. They were captivating stories and a good reminder of how precious our cat companions are to so many of us.

Thank you to NetGalley and to BookBrowse for the advance reader copy.

I LOVE cats, and any themed book about felines will immediately draw me in. I must say, though, that this book didn't hold my attention, as I have read too many other Japanese stories about folks seeking soulfulness in cafes.

The individual stories were somewhat moving, yet not distinct enough for engagement beyond surface reading. There's no doubt about it that cat therapy is an important part of healing both mentally and physically. I can watch cats for hours and wonder what's going on inside their heads. I could visualize the individual cats in the book, including their actions and appearances.

The author is certainly a fine writer, yet I didn't feel a strong enough emotional connection to the page. On the other hand, perhaps Japanese people are less outwardly emotive, and that could show in their written work.