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In "I'm Still Here," Cathryn Michon aims to help people realize that a cat's love never dies.

Highly inspirational, the book is not about grief, but rather a return to joy.

Michon highlights how cats are great spiritual teachers, bringing wisdom and a unique presence to human lives.

Our companion animals—cats, dogs, and many others—are amazing beings. For many human guardians, they are forever present, even after the transition to the other side, and it's essential to love them when they're alive and afterwards. Writer E.B. Bartels calls this forever grief "good grief."

Two years ago, I interviewed the eclectic Cathryn Michon about her book, I'm Still Here: A Dog's Purpose Forever, from which I and many others learned a lot about grief, death, and dying. Now, I'm pleased to interview Michon once again about her new book, beautifully illustrated by Michele Dettering, I’m Still Here: A Cat's Purpose Forever.

Marc Bekoff: Why did you write I'm Still Here: A Cat's Purpose Forever?

Cathryn Michon: I am known for making movies about dogs as a writer of A Dog's Purpose, as well as a writer, director, and producer of the upcoming Netflix movie A Dog's Perfect Christmas, but I was a cat lover first. It seems like media in general pays a lot more attention to dogs than cats, and in some small way, I hope this book comforts feline lovers like me who are dealing with the loss of a cat. It's the hardest thing we can experience, but I truly do believe that their love is still here—we just need to open our hearts to it.

MB: Who do you hope to reach?

CM: I hope that people........

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