What if the thing you need to feel better isn't medicine—but a cat?
Hidden at the end of a narrow alley in Kyoto is the mysterious Kokoro Clinic for the Soul, a clinic that can only be found by people experiencing genuine emotional difficulties. But this clinic doesn't prescribe conventional medicine. Instead, its unusual treatment is simple: cats.
Each patient receives a cat suited to their particular struggles. As they spend time with their unexpected feline companions, they begin to see their lives, relationships and problems from a different perspective.
From a disheartened businessman and a child struggling with school friendships to people dealing with work, relationships and grief, these interconnected stories explore the remarkable bond between humans and animals.
We’ll Prescribe You a Cat is a warm, uplifting Japanese novel about healing, loneliness, connection, hope and the small ways life can change.
Key Features
- Japanese contemporary fiction
- Heartwarming and emotional storytelling
- Cats and human-animal relationships
- Healing and self-discovery themes
- Interconnected stories
- Set in Kyoto, Japan
- Translated by E. Madison Shimoda
- International bestseller
- Perfect for cat lovers and fans of gentle Japanese fiction
Book Details
| Detail |
Information |
| Title |
We’ll Prescribe You a Cat |
| Author |
Syou Ishida |
| Translator |
E. Madison Shimoda |
| Series |
The Kokoro Cat Clinic |
| Genre |
Japanese Fiction / Literary Fiction |
| Language |
English |
| Format |
Paperback |
About the Author
Syou Ishida was born in Kyoto in 1975 and is an award-winning Japanese author. We’ll Prescribe You a Cat became an international bestseller and has been translated into numerous languages.
About the Translator
E. Madison Shimoda translated the English edition from Japanese.
Who Should Read This Book?
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
- Japanese translated fiction
- Cozy and heartwarming books
- Stories about cats
- Healing and emotional fiction
- Human-animal relationships
- Interconnected stories
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