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A USA Today Bestseller

They say a cat a day keeps the doctor away…

Experience the captivating, internationally acclaimed Japanese bestseller that celebrates the extraordinary healing power of cats with warmth, wisdom, and heart.

Hidden away in a quiet, narrow alley in Kyoto, the mysterious Kokoro Clinic for the Soul appears only to those who truly need guidance. Its patients, each facing personal struggles, arrive seeking answers they can’t find elsewhere. Instead of traditional medicine, the curious clinic prescribes something quite unexpected: cats. Initially confused by the unusual treatment, patients soon discover how these charismatic and perceptive feline companions lead them gently, and sometimes insistently, towards meaningful changes and renewed outlooks on life.

Through these interwoven stories, the transformative bond between humans and cats emerges powerfully: a discouraged businessman learns to rediscover joy and purpose through simple acts and hard work; a young girl tackles the challenging dynamics of elementary-school friendships; a middle-aged man finds himself struggling to maintain relevance both within his family and workplace; a reserved and brittle handbag designer seeks emotional stability; and a geisha, stuck in grief and unable to move on from memories of a beloved lost cat, learns to open herself again to life and love. As each patient grows, changes, and heals, their insightful feline companions help them overcome emotional turmoil, guiding them toward hope, strength, and new beginnings.