All I Need to Know I Learned from My Cat (and Then Some)

In the years since we first published "All I Need to Know I Learned from My Cat ," with over 2 million copies in print and the fastest-selling book in Workman's history, one thing hasn't changed—people are still starved for wisdom. Few oracles have dispensed as much common-sense truth as Binky, Suzy Becker's cat. "It's O.K. to wear the same thing every day." "Know all the sunny places." "Flaunt your hair loss." "Get mad when you're stepped on." Life lessons such as these and dozens of others propelled the book like a champagne cork to the top of "The New York Times" bestseller list. Now, to celebrate the book's double-platinum milestone, there's a new edition: the original book, in a fresh cover, plus 48 new pages, including the Are You a Cat Person? quiz. The cat, Binky, is perspicacious and profound; the artist, Suzy, is utterly delightful; and the combined effect is one of immense and irresistible charm. Every cat fancier will recognize the book's timeless take on grooming, health, relationships, boundaries, and, above all, how to live in the moment. With new entries like "Be good at hellos. Don't drag out goodbyes," "Don't think too far beyond your next meal," "Celebrate the days you can open the windows," and "First one in has to warm up the bed," these teachings may very possibly change your life. Or at least let you know that there's always time for a nap.

“"This updated version of her best-selling All I Need to Know I Learned from My Cat features old favorites plus nearly 50 new cartoons 'drawn' by Binky, Becker's mischievous kitty sage. With advice on 'helping with the dishes' (insert sandpaper tongue here) and accepting the fact that not all company will like you, Becker's cartoons are subtle enough to win the hearts of sophisticated literary magazine readers, and funny enough to win the hearts of animal lovers everywhere." -- BookPage”

"This updated version of her best-selling All I Need to Know I Learned from My Cat features old favorites plus nearly 50 new cartoons 'drawn' by Binky, Becker's mischievous kitty sage. With advice on 'helping with the dishes' (insert sandpaper tongue here) and accepting the fact that not all company will like you, Becker's cartoons are subtle enough to win the hearts of sophisticated literary magazine readers, and funny enough to win the hearts of animal lovers everywhere." --BookPage

Suzy Becker is an author, artist, and entrepreneur, a former White House Fellow (the Clinton administration), a Bunting Fellow at Radcliffe College, a winner of the Anti-Defamation League's "A World of Difference" award, and the founder of Ride FAR (Ride for AIDS Resources). Her books include the #1 "New York Times" bestseller "All I Need to Know I Learned from My Cat", "I Had Brain Surgery, What's Your Excuse?", and "My Dog's the World's Best Dog". She lives with her family in central Massachusetts.

Be Soft. Be cool. Be mysterious. Know all the sunny places.These illustrated teachings of one very wise cat were embraced by millions when first published. Now Binky is back, adding 45 new life lessons, including: "Don't think too far beyond your next meal," "People watching is a legitimate pasttime," and "Be able to nap anywhere."

In the years since we first published "All I Need to Know I Learned from My Cat (And Then Some," with over 2 million copies in print and the fastest-selling book in Workman's history, one thing hasn't changed--people are still starved for wisdom. Few oracles have dispensed as much common-sense truth as Binky, Suzy Becker's cat. "It's O.K. to wear the same thing every day." "Know all the sunny places." "Flaunt your hair loss." "Get mad when you're stepped on." Life lessons such as these and dozens of others propelled the book like a champagne cork to the top of "The New York Times" bestseller list. Now, to celebrate the book's double-platinum milestone, there's a new edition: the original book, in a fresh cover, plus 48 new pages, including the Are You a Cat Person? quiz. The cat, Binky, is perspicacious and profound; the artist, Suzy, is utterly delightful; and the combined effect is one of immense and irresistible charm. Every cat fancier will recognize the book's timeless take on grooming, health, relationships, boundaries, and, above all, how to live in the moment. With new entries like "Be good at hellos. Don't drag out goodbyes," "Don't think too far beyond your next meal," "Celebrate the days you can open the windows," and "First one in has to warm up the bed," these teachings may very possibly change your life. Or at least let you know that there's always time for a nap.

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