The Zen of Max is a memoir of an ordinary cat with extraordinary wisdom, love, and compassion as well as a few quirks. The Zen of Max will: * touch your heart * make you laugh * and offer many valuable lessons along the way
The Zen of Max (a memoir of great wisdom and many naps)
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About the Author
Lou Belcher was Max's food human, assistant, staff person, or human bean, depending on your orientation to such things. She took Max into her home and her heart when he was almost two years and freely admits she learned many valuable lessons from him about love and life. Lou is a freelance writer, editor, and blogger. She devotes time to supporting artists and writers through two of her blogs; and she supports animal adoption efforts through the blog she set up for Max. A portion of the proceeds from this book will go to agencies devoted to finding forever homes for pets.
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Lou Belcher is a freelance writer, editor and photographer. She writes fiction and non-fiction. She juggles four Twitter sites, four blogs, a website, and she consults on Twitter-related topics. In addition, she coaches authors and bloggers on writing. She lives in Florida and has written book-length non-fiction as well as numerous magazine articles.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Ingrid King
Format:Paperback
I'm well aware how much a cat can change your life when you least expect it, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading Lou Belcher's memoir about the sixteen years she shared with Max. Max was by Lou's side through happy moments and sad ones, through challenges and loss, and along the way, he taught her a few things about life. The bond between Max and the author comes through in every word, and you will smile as you think about the bond with your own cats, both past and present.
The entire book touches the heart, but one of the most moving passages for me was when the author moves to Florida to be closer to her ailing mother. Max provides support and comfort not only to Lou as she deals with the logistical and emotional challenges of her mother's declining health, but he also works his cat magic on Lou's mother. I loved reading about how this usually somewhat clumsy cat was able to manage his energy and be gentle around a fragile, older woman.
This is the kind of book that you will want to savor as you follow Max and Lou's journey, and you'll find yourself chuckling at some of the lessons, and reflecting on others. Highly recommended for all cat lovers.
The entire book touches the heart, but one of the most moving passages for me was when the author moves to Florida to be closer to her ailing mother. Max provides support and comfort not only to Lou as she deals with the logistical and emotional challenges of her mother's declining health, but he also works his cat magic on Lou's mother. I loved reading about how this usually somewhat clumsy cat was able to manage his energy and be gentle around a fragile, older woman.
This is the kind of book that you will want to savor as you follow Max and Lou's journey, and you'll find yourself chuckling at some of the lessons, and reflecting on others. Highly recommended for all cat lovers.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By KatyJo
Format:Paperback
I loved this book. I couldn't put it down once I started reading! So well written, and the subject is one all Cat lovers can identify with. As soon as I finished, I rushed off to get one to send to my Mom (I just couldn't part with MY copy)! I thought the concept of "Lessons Learned" was a truly unique way of telling the tale.
Wonderful, wonderful book!!! (Mom loved it, too.)
Wonderful, wonderful book!!! (Mom loved it, too.)
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The Zen of Max is an enlightening, sensitive, and humorous read about Lou Belcher's very unique cat. Max was one of those creatures who come into our lives and exhibit unconditional love from day one. They neither ask no expect anything in return. They are just love.
The book touched my heart in many ways. One of them was the telling of the 10 pm bedtime ritual which entailed Lou's turning off the light and their going to bed. One night when Max noticed Lou was not going to bed on time, he tackled her reading lamp to the floor and broke it. She readily got the message and off to bed they went. This scene reminded me of dog, Roxy. As it was getting late one night she looked at my reading lamp, the ceiling fan, and then me. I smiled, shut everything off and we, too, went to bed.
Clumsy by nature Max, seemed to know instinctively to be careful with Lou's mother, a stroke victim who was nearly blind. Instead of flying across the room and jumping into her lap, Max would reach up and tap her with his paw. Of course, this would lead to his receiving "treats" from the mother.
Lessons Learned is an excellent way to not only end the book, but also to allow the reader access into Max's mind.
An awesome read, the book really touched my heart!
The book touched my heart in many ways. One of them was the telling of the 10 pm bedtime ritual which entailed Lou's turning off the light and their going to bed. One night when Max noticed Lou was not going to bed on time, he tackled her reading lamp to the floor and broke it. She readily got the message and off to bed they went. This scene reminded me of dog, Roxy. As it was getting late one night she looked at my reading lamp, the ceiling fan, and then me. I smiled, shut everything off and we, too, went to bed.
Clumsy by nature Max, seemed to know instinctively to be careful with Lou's mother, a stroke victim who was nearly blind. Instead of flying across the room and jumping into her lap, Max would reach up and tap her with his paw. Of course, this would lead to his receiving "treats" from the mother.
Lessons Learned is an excellent way to not only end the book, but also to allow the reader access into Max's mind.
An awesome read, the book really touched my heart!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful book for any cat lover
I loved The Zen of Max. It's well written and humorously told. I was happy to remember all the cats I've had throughout my life while reading about Max--he seemed to cover all the... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Dianna Narciso
5.0 out of 5 stars
I ain't no cat person....
Well, as I wrote in the title, I'm surely not what is known as a "cat person." That said, I will admit, old Max was a heck of a cat, that he was. Read more
Published 20 months ago by george callender
4.0 out of 5 stars
captures cat charm
Having had many a Cat in my day, on our country property where the numbers multipled monthly, I have experienced the charm and personalities of the feline world. Read more
Published on February 23, 2011 by Read to Relax
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Precious Gift Book
I read this book the same day I bought it. It's precious and the lessons learned are just so true. Max is a clever cat with a touching story. Read more
Published on December 9, 2010 by kgarvey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Memories
I have lived with a number of cat through the years. Each had a distinct personality. However, it wasn't until I read The Zen of Max that I realized how fortunate I have been. Read more
Published on November 29, 2010 by Kee Briggs
5.0 out of 5 stars
Zenfully Delicious
You do not have to have a cat to appreciate this book....(altho if you do have one reading this will validate your attachment! Read more
Published on November 29, 2010 by C. Michaud
5.0 out of 5 stars
this made me wish I had a cat
For my whole life, I have lived with people who had cat allergies. I never knew I was missing out on something until reading this book. Read more
Published on November 25, 2010 by J. Edwards
5.0 out of 5 stars
Purrrfect!
This is the only book you need - ever. Wit, wisdom, love and creativity. Naps have changed my life. Thank you Max!
Published on November 19, 2010 by Diego350
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