Learning the Secret Language of Cats by Dr Carol Teed | Blog Tour with Review and Giveaway

The Blurb

Exploring the mind of the cat, Dr. Teed describes what can be learned from understanding this most mysterious of creatures. 

Dr. Teed began to write this book because she felt a book like this was missing from the bookshelves of cat owners and lovers. It became a labour of love with each page written as she realized she could impact so many cat lives and hopefully prevent preventable disease, behavioural issues and euthanasia. With humour, candor and intelligence, Dr. Teed not only provides insight into modern day feline health and welfare issues, but describes how the experiences of the cat are mirrored in our own lives.

Dr. Teed explores the body-mind-soul connection and notes what feeds the mind is often deficient in the modern world we have constructed for ourselves and our cats. These deficiencies then become written on the body. She feels a more integrated approach to care of our felines is what is needed now for the modern cat. Through personal stories of lessons learned over her years as a veterinarian in feline practice and as an overall cat lover, Dr. Teed calls the cat the ultimate success story and through careful study has found the secrets to his success. 

Describing cats as motivational or inspirational speakers who can teach us how to live a life worth living, Dr. Teed relates how she observed first-hand, time and time again, the positive power of the cat to affect change in small spheres. and reflects what an amazing thing it would be if we were all a bit more cat-like. In her words, every household can benefit from a cat.

Editorial Review

"A moving story of change and self-discovery found through the beauty and wisdom of the feline. Dr. Teed delivers a passionate translation of the secret language of cats." 

- Kathy Stinson, Registered Veterinary Technician and Veterinary Consultant

Learning the Secret Language of Cats by Dr Carol Teed
Category: Non-fiction
Genre: Animal Care and Pets
Publisher: Influence Publishing
Publication Date: November 10, 2013
Paperback: 213 pages
ISBN-10: 1771410175
ISBN-13: 9781771410175
E-Book File Size: 1776 KB
ASIN: B00J2I067I

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The Review

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking, by Susan Cain

Read from March 16 to 23, 2013

From Goodreads:

At least one-third of the people we know are introverts. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking, reading to partying; who innovate and create but dislike self-promotion; who favor working on their own over brainstorming in teams. Although they are often labeled "quiet," it is to introverts that we owe many of the great contributions to society--from van Gogh’s sunflowers to the invention of the personal computer.
Passionately argued, impressively researched, and filled with indelible stories of real people, Quiet shows how dramatically we undervalue introverts, and how much we lose in doing so. Taking the reader on a journey from Dale Carnegie’s birthplace to Harvard Business School, from a Tony Robbins seminar to an evangelical megachurch, Susan Cain charts the rise of the Extrovert Ideal in the twentieth century and explores its far-reaching effects. She talks to Asian-American students who feel alienated from the brash, backslapping atmosphere of American schools. She questions the dominant values of American business culture, where forced collaboration can stand in the way of innovation, and where the leadership potential of introverts is often overlooked. And she draws on cutting-edge research in psychology and neuroscience to reveal the surprising differences between extroverts and introverts.
Perhaps most inspiring, she introduces us to successful introverts--from a witty, high-octane public speaker who recharges in solitude after his talks, to a record-breaking salesman who quietly taps into the power of questions. Finally, she offers invaluable advice on everything from how to better negotiate differences in introvert-extrovert relationships to how to empower an introverted child to when it makes sense to be a "pretend extrovert."
This extraordinary book has the power to permanently change how we see introverts and, equally important, how introverts see themselves.

As an introvert myself, I read this book mostly to learn "coping skills," so to speak.  While I found the book interesting, I didn't get as much practical advice as I had hoped, for my particular needs.  I think perhaps the book may be more suited for an extrovert wanting to learn more about the introvert in his/her life, or for parents raising an introverted child. 

      

This book qualifies for
2013 Goodreads Reading Challenge