Gwen Cooper is my favorite cat writer, so I am always delighted when she releases a new book. She has a talent for communicating what it’s like to live with cats in a very heartfelt and often humorous way. When I read her books or listen to her podcast, I feel like a friend is talking to me, like I know her personally. This book celebrates the good qualities that loving cat owners have or develop, which is refreshing given how cat lovers can often be negatively portrayed by the media. Gwen also includes stories about dealing with her own cats in some of the entries, which is my favorite part of the book. Rather than reading about how great cat lovers are, I like to read stories about cats and people interacting. That is more entertaining to me. So, this is not my favorite of her books, since it is more sparse on the stories. She is such a gifted storyteller that I prefer her books full of stories, though this is still a worthwhile read. My only complaints would be that some of the entries feel a little preachy and extreme. I mean, I love my cats and take excellent care of them, as anyone would attest, but I don’t do 100% of everything described in this book. For instance, I will not wake up early on my days off to feed my cats. They can wait until I get up. My health issues require me to catch up on my sleep. Also, a few entries are too short, just a sentence or two, when they could have been longer. Some of them may not warrant a longer entry, like “You give your cat chin scritches” but the entry “You find the strength to let your cat go when it’s time” warrants more than 2 sentences, in my opinion. That’s a topic that Gwen has talked about eloquently and at length in her podcast. So, I wish she had gone into more detail on this topic.

One of the chapters said that I am kind of a sucker. I am so definitely a sucker and I so related to said chapter. LOL! I can be shivering in the evening and my mom will ask me, "Why aren't you wearing your cardigan?" My answer? "Ziggy is using it." I am guilty of doing very silly things for my boys, or making ridiculous sacrifices. And yes, doors must remain open at all times. I am very allergic to my cats and have to get allergy shots regularly (didn't I say I was a sucker?) and my allergist told me I needed to keep a TrueHepa filter in my room. The instructions recommend keeping the doors closed for optimum results. We did close the door, but left it open a crack so the cats could get in and out. That wasn't good enough. They went out of their way to open it, even if they didn't want in. My mom was accusing me of leaving my door open, and she didn't believe me that it was Charlie who was opening it. Not until she saw him one night. He literally swatted it wide open. Then left. Didn't go in. He just wanted the door open. A closed door is of the highest of offences. I laughed and related through this whole book. Almost every line I was thinking, "Oh my goodness, me too!" Or, "Oh my goodness, mine too!" I've enjoyed all of Gwen Cooper's books and I really enjoyed this one too. It was fun, light, and totally true. I kept laughing and reading snippets out loud saying, "Doesn't that sound like Ziggy?" or "Remember when Charlie did that?" If you love cats, and have lots of cat stories, then you'll love this! It's like chatting with a friend, and listening to the funny stories they have.

Being an inveterate cat person (currently living with four), and a lover of well-written cat literature, I've read nearly all Gwen Cooper's books. I find her takes on cats irresistible, whether she's writing about her legendary Homer or any of her other feline companions or even the novel Love Saves the Day, which I was skeptical about before I read it and was astonished at how well she pulled off a book narrated by a cat, without ever lapsing into cuteness or mawkishness. The woman can write (and she's got a great sense of humor to boot)! Just in time for the holidays, she now offers YOU are PAWSOME! the latest of her musings about cats and people, and it's a delightful romp through the realities of cat ownership (or guardianship since it's never clear who "owns" whom in these relationships). Anyone who's ever shared a home with a cat will relate to her warm, humorous vignettes. This book would make a wonderful, inexpensive gift for the cat lover(s) in your life, or even for yourself. It's a quick read but one you're apt to enjoy savoring again and again. Gwen GETS cats and the people who love them.

What a lovely, uplifting book. Full disclosure: I am a cat lover who has always lived with cats. Ms. Cooper has written 75 positive affirmations of varying lengths describing the nuances of the relationship between a house cat and their human. It is written a witty, low-key style that is almost like sitting with someone and discovering that you are just as insane about cats as she is. You know that scene in “Meet the Parents” where the Robert DeNiro character says that “cats make you work for their affection. They don’t sell out the way dogs do.”? If you were nodding your head vigorously in the theater when he said that, then this book is for you. This would be a nice book to gift the cat lover in your life. Or if you are the cat lover, definitely get this book for yourself, and anticipate your feline companion is going to want to crawl in your lap and obscure the view of your Kindle or book while you try to read it.

I received a copy of YOU are PAWSOME! 75 Reasons Why Your Cats Love You, and Why Loving Them Back Makes You a Better Human by Gwen Cooper from the author and I am voluntarily leaving a review. This is a fun book for any ailurophile, as it can be read as a daily reminder of what makes cats so special and the people who love them better humans. While I don’t concur with all of the author’s reasons, since my cats don’t get people food under any circumstances per my vet’s recommendation, most of the reasons had me nodding my head and often laughing as the author accurately described cat behavior. And I appreciated the serious mixed in with the cute anecdotes, especially the last couple of reasons. I know dog people can love their animals as much as cat people, but I’ve found cat people are often more empathetic for the very reasons in this sweet book. A great gift for the cat lover in your life.

Disclosure: I'm a diehard Gwen Cooper fan and have been for years. I own almost everything she has written and intend to follow her as long as she can hold a pen in her hand (yeah I know she uses a computer). With this book, I struggled at first to get with this book. It's not a story and Gwen is a true story teller. That being said, she knows cats and knows cat people. As I delved into the book, I realized she had me pegged at every point. I'm a cat person and it's nice to read that pretty much all cat people do the same things. Why yes, I do leave my cat to continue sleeping on my pillow! This is a nice read and I do recommend it. Although Gwen: please write more 'stories'. We all crave your clever, witty, and delightful novels of not only cats you've known and loved, but perhaps some fictional characters (in feline form of course). Until then, Gwen YOU are Pawsome!

I love Gwen Cooper’s books on cats, so when she released this one a couple of weeks ago, I volunteered to be an early reader. In this one she talks about what felines expect from owners, and that makes you the owner, Pawsome. I particularly enjoyed reading about how a tiny cat pushes into your bed, and makes you feel like the feline is a huge man weighing 250 lbs. And yes, felines favor computers, desks and chairs. So you must work around all this to ensure Nothing comes ahead of your Cat. Of course they all have nick names, because this means they are Family. Finally, they feel you must feed them at certain times or Else! These are all things that make your ownership Pawsome! I could go on, but recommend you read this book yourself. It’s worth the cost!

I've read other books by Gwen Cooper before, and they were wonderful, but this is one that every cat parent can relate to. I love how there aren't traditional chapters so it's easy to pick up and read a few reasons why YOU ARE PAWSOME without feeling pressure to finish a few more pages. And the topics. Who among us hasn't given up an entire weekend afternoon because we didn't dare move and disrupt the adorable slumber of our favorite furry companion? But my personal favorite reason why my cat loves me...Doody-butt!!! It's like someone has been spying on me and then decided to put their notes in this book. It really makes me feel better knowing that other cat parents are having the same experiences and feeling that I am. We're not alone, and this book proves it.

If you enjoyed "The Book of Pawsome" by Gwen Cooper, you will love "You are Pawsome". "You are Pawsome" is a delightful, lighthearted look at us "cat people" and the seemingly silly things we do for them. As I read this book, there were numerous times I had to smile and think "yup, that's me". This is not another "Homer's Odyssey ", but if you are looking for a little "mental vacation "....(and who isn't these days)... this book is a great escape. Although very upbeat, Gwen does give us "paws" (sorry, couldn't resist the pun) to reflect on how our love for cats can expand to our relationships with others...both with and without fur! I recommend this book...especially for anyone who loves cats.

5.0 out of 5 stars The second book is easily as entertaining as the first book in the Pawsome series! I really enjoyed this book as much as the previous one. After having listened to all Gwen Cooper's other books on Audible, I could really hear her voice in my head as I read this one. Gwen has an astute ability to describe what be a cat person (being owned by felines that is) in a truthful and humorous way that entertains and keeps you coming back for more. I actually read this twice before I decided it was time to post a review. The book is a quick read but it never seemed rushed or hastily written and to quote Gwen, in my opinion it was simply "Pawsome!"

What I love about Gwen is that she is so normal, even in her abnormality :-) this means, I can totally relate to her actions and reactions, and nearly every page produces an "oh yes, I do that too!!" Two of the Pawesome things that stand out to me (I guess I am most guilty of?) are the singing and the nicknames. Have I ever had a pet with fewer than 5 nicknames? I don't think so... I absolutely love anything and everything written by Gwen Cooper, and am thankful every day that I found her books to enjoy over and over and over again. Buy this book! You won't be sorry.

A wonderful list of all the reasons a cat lover is Pawsome (Awsome)! Gwen Cooper knows cats and cat lovers and speaks from the heart about all the things we do because we love our cats. "To love a cat is to serve". I have had the pleasure of being owned by cats all my life including my current gang of 12 rescues. Gwen's insight of what we cat lovers do was spot on! Presented with humor and love, this book is the best presentation of what life is like when you are owned by a cat. Kudos and many thanks for your work on behalf of special needs cats!

I confess to never having owned a cat or even wanted a cat until I read Gwen's book about her very special cat Homer, and I've wanted a cat ever since then. I found it very interesting and funny reading this new book about the interactions between her and her cats. I will say that much of how she describes her cats and how she interacts with them, is very much how I've always interacted with my dogs. Dog lovers as well as cat lovers would really enjoy the book because there are so many similarities. I recommend this book to all animal lovers.

As usual, Gwen has a wonderful way with words. As a cat lover, so many stories were relatable and were presented in a witty and funny way. While this book is written in a different format than Gwen's normal writing, I thoroughly enjoyed each and every page. I'm not normally able to read much due to a variety of interruptions, this format allowed me to get through my first book in a long time that I didn't end up frustrated by having to reread previous parts to get back into the flow of the book. Thank you and look forward to your next book!

Being a dyed-in-the-wool Gwen Cooper fan, I expected to enjoy this book and I did. Like other reviewers mentioned, it's not a story but more of a sweet, quick about why and what makes cat-parents so special. It's fun, easy to read, and made me smile and feel like I'm in good company as a "crazy cat lady" who devotes herself to her two furry balls of madness as well as fostering smaller, furry balls of madness. Thanks to Gwen for showing us a community we might not be aware is out there and doing it with humour and love.