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The Silent Miaow

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A sweet little book which will have some cat owners squirming, as they realise just exactly how far their beloved "pet" has them twisted around their little finger - er, paw. It's supposedly a manual for young cats on how to select their family and train their humans, and most cat lovers will recognise themselves as the "trainees"! The illustrations set off the text perfectly. I've found this an ideal book to give as gifts to my cat-loving friends, so sorry it's out of print. If you can track one down, grab it!

The Silent Miaow, Translated from the Feline and Edited by Paul W. Gallico.

It's just exactly as fun as it sounds. The author writes about how he "found" the manuscript, then translated it. The book itself is a first-person "how-to" book from the perspective of a cat.

There are chapters like "Tidbits at the Table" (go for the man first, then everyone will give in), "Take Over" and "Doors" (if you learn to open them, never let on, or they'll stop waiting on you). Some of it's a bit much, such as the way to butter up men. (And the "Food" chapter is positively Machivellian.)

Since it's all in good fun (and occasionally quite sweet), I enjoy this kind of thing. There is some actual facts, but they never get in the way of the flavor: pure fun.

Lots of black and white photos complete this funny jaunt. This book would be enjoyed even by people who believe cats _are_ controlling like this.

I recently bought this just to loan to a friend, as my original copy is now water-damaged. Best $50 I ever spent. The story of a stray female cat and the humans who take her in, as told BY the cat, it's full of humor, warmth, and great photos with fitting and often humorous captions. Full of insightful cat-observations of the humans who share her home. If you've ever lived with cats, read this for a wryly funny take on how they view their humans, with plenty of "awwww" moments to boot.

This book was written by a cat and the author is so familiar with feline ways that you find yourself believing a cat really wrote it.

Fun, frivolous, and delightful, this book will make you howl. If you've ever been owned by a cat, you are in for a treat.

Excellent story beautifully illistrated!!! A must for any catlover who knows what it is like to be "taken over"