Book Discussion
We'll Prescribe You a Cat by Syou Ishida
Tuesday, November 24
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Charles J. Fendig Public Library
Community RoomJoin us for a discussion of We'll Prescribe You a Cat by Syou Ishida.
Tucked away in an old building at the end of a narrow alley in Kyoto, the Kokoro Clinic for the Soul can only be found by people who are struggling in their lives and genuinely need help. The mysterious clinic offers a unique treatment to those who find their way there: it prescribes cats as medication. Patients are often puzzled by this unconventional prescription, but when they "take" their cat for the recommended duration, they witness profound transformations in their lives, guided by the playful, empathetic, occasionally challenging yet endearing cats. Through the chapters of a disheartened businessman who finds unexpected joy in physical labor, a young girl navigating the complexities of elementary school cliques, a middle-aged man struggling to stay relevant at work and home, a hardened bag designer seeking emotional balance, and a geisha unable to move on from the memory of her lost cat, the power of the human-animal bond is revealed. As the clinic's patients navigate their inner turmoil and seek resolution, their feline companions lead them toward healing, self-discovery, and newfound hope.
Recommended for adults. Registration recommended.
Copies of the book are available at the Charles J. Fendig Library.
Charles J. Fendig Public Library
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Renamed in 2001 after Charles J. Fendig, a long time Library Board member, the same building continues to serve as a library for the surrounding south Tampa community. The diverse collection, which includes books, magazines, newspapers, video and audio cassettes and compact discs, provides homework support and leisure interest materials for customers of all ages.
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