Reviews of "Choosing To Be"

CHOOSING TO BE - LESSONS IN LIVING FROM A FELINE ZEN MASTER.

By Kat Tansey

JUST SOME OF THIS BOOK’S WONDERFUL EARLY REVIEWS….

"Choosing To Be is a rare and wonderful combination of compelling narrative, endearing characters, and accessible, solid meditation instruction, all with a light, humorous touch. Kat Tansey makes it easy to willingly suspend disbelief and learn along with her from the teachings of her resident feline meditation master. A thoroughly enjoyable and "enlightening" read!"

~Abby Seixas, Finding the Deep River Within

"I expected the book to be just a pastiche or funny, but I actually found it to be one
of the better books on Zen or sitting practice. It's great -- a wonderful book on
meditation practice and our relationship with cats."
~Thom Hartmann, radio show host and bestselling author of 21 books in print

“I just finished reading "Choosing To Be' and I am totally delighted by it! I gather I'm not alone, either, but no doubt you already know this from other fans. I am so delighted to read a book that has poise, humor, delicious visuals, and that deals directly with important matters. There are plenty of books on meditation out there, but none are as humane and precise as yours. You show us all just how a meditation practice can be troublesome and how we can work to turn those obstacles around. I know of no other book that does this and certainly none has your tact and insight. The concept of 'ordinary mind' and 'Buddha mind' is exceptionally helpful. I think every cat owner will wind up buying a copy, and the rest of us will be sending copies to the cat lovers we know. I could go on and on, but I think that may prove tedious. Thank you for a real contribution to our troubled world; thank you for illuminating the path. ~ Dr. Allan Hunter, author of Stories We Need to Know, Write Your Memoir and four other books in print.

Cat, meditation, and the quest for inner peace – what could be better! Choosing to Be is an intriguing guide to Buddhist meditation and philosophy, with a special twist. Read it and be inspired. ~ Carol Kline, co-author, Chicken Soup for the Cat Lover’s Soul.

Kat discovers and uses Buddhist meditation to free herself from the bonds of depression. Along the way, she gains the incomparable experience of no thought and resumes her life’s journey. Choosing to Be is a smart, well-written story of finding the key. You’ll want to keep it on our book shelf so you can read it again and again. ~ Howard Eaton, The Mystic.