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shrimpy's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
deeptichawla's review
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
3.75
missyjohnson's review against another edition
2.0
Did not care for the entire concept of this book. There must be a better way to write about some of the wisdom and sayings of the Dalai Lama than to use a cat as a narrator. I do not like the style of having the cat “talk” to me the “dear reader”. For some reason that was annoying. I found this book to be juvenile and boring. The only reason that I did not rate it one star was due to the information provided on buddhism and the wisdom of the Dalai Lama
punkinmuffin's review
3.0
I started reading The Dalai Lama's Cat because it's the February selection for my local book club. Though a cat person, the slightly infantilised style was offputting. Nevertheless, I persisted, and am pleased that I did.
David Michie uses a fairly twee device, the narration of her life story by Rinpoche, a Himalayan cat rescued by the Dalai Lama from some street urchins in Delhi, to teach readers some essentials of Buddhism. I have shamefully neglected my mindfulness practice for many months now, so this was a timely reminder of how important this practice is.
Over the week or so that I've taken to read the book, I've had opportunities to practice some of the other things Michie writes about: treating change as opportunity, and exercising patience. Without the gentle prompting of this book, I probably would have been a little bit pricklier to live with, and may even have made a bad decision to leave my job just because the conditions had changed.
So go ahead, Dear Reader. It's only a short book but it may just bring some good things into your life like it did for me.
David Michie uses a fairly twee device, the narration of her life story by Rinpoche, a Himalayan cat rescued by the Dalai Lama from some street urchins in Delhi, to teach readers some essentials of Buddhism. I have shamefully neglected my mindfulness practice for many months now, so this was a timely reminder of how important this practice is.
Over the week or so that I've taken to read the book, I've had opportunities to practice some of the other things Michie writes about: treating change as opportunity, and exercising patience. Without the gentle prompting of this book, I probably would have been a little bit pricklier to live with, and may even have made a bad decision to leave my job just because the conditions had changed.
So go ahead, Dear Reader. It's only a short book but it may just bring some good things into your life like it did for me.
yharon_silva's review against another edition
4.0
This book is life advice, except from the perspective of a Buddhist cat. He deals with all sorts of moral quandaries, figuring out how best to live life through his owner's Buddhist background. Religion is not a requirement to enjoy this cute book.
dharma130's review
4.0
Great book!
I had a little rough start at first, then I really started enjoying it! Every animal lover and spiritual person should read this book! I think they will like it!
I had a little rough start at first, then I really started enjoying it! Every animal lover and spiritual person should read this book! I think they will like it!
labunnywtf's review
5.0
How could I not read this?
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This is a lesson in Buddhism, told through the eyes of a cat. I am completely in love with this book. Everyone should read it. Including you. Yes, you. Read it. It's lovely.
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This is a lesson in Buddhism, told through the eyes of a cat. I am completely in love with this book. Everyone should read it. Including you. Yes, you. Read it. It's lovely.