In the course of her life Jo Coudert has lived with many cats, but seven of them are memorable for the lessons they have taught her. From Poppy, to know oneself. From Chester, to accept oneself. From Socksie, to govern oneself. From Trot, to value oneself. From Sweet William, to stay in touch with oneself. From Kate, to be oneself. And from Bitty, to go out from oneself in love and kindness.

This warm and charming book will be prized both for its treasure trove of dramatic cat anecdotes and for its vast wisdom and common sense.