Synopsis
The wild-and-woolly exploits of the famous (sometimes, “infamous”) Faust the Dancing Cat continue. In his second book, this vampire-toothed, shoulder-traveling rescue feline goes to Boston University as a volunteer instructor to challenge freshmen in behavioral psychology. Because of his training repertoire, he is a master demonstrator of what works and why. As Mary Tyler Moore’s “Chuckles the Clown” would have said before he “bit the dust,” all it takes is “a little song, a little dance, a little seltzer you’re your pants.” Faust relishes his time with the Fine Arts students who particularly show a keen interest in how what he teaches applies to understanding their lives. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that they likewise are his adoring audience. With a developing lawless bent, he physically attacks an unsuspecting victim many times his size, then pulls off his version of breaking and entering at a nursing home, all in the name of a personal quest for his “holy grail.” Continuing his kitty crime spree, he invades a funeral home to create a breast-clutching event at the behest of a loved one. If Faust is anything, he is truly loyal and will do almost anything to show it, especially to and for a loved one. Similarly, using his extra-sensory perception and superior cat tactics, he uncovers a con artist who tries to take advantage of his human. In spite of the difficulties of human-cat language differences, he skillfully manages to communicate what he needs to to protect her. All the while, like most cat companions, he physically and emotionally provides therapy, empathy, and comfort to his human and those in need, like an exotic dancer. … And so much more.Human cat-companions will identify with Faust’s idiosyncrasies, antics, talents, and love, and with his sometimes slower-witted human, in this funny, touching, and inspiring book.What Readers Have Said:“Riveting! I could hardly put it down. The story of Alix in particular. The author has truly captured the juxtaposition of mixed emotions while dealing with the end of life of a loved one. So relatable. Faust and his antics are charming. The writing is brilliant, lively, colorful, original, descriptive and full of insights. It’s also deeply moving, clever, and entertaining. – Pamela Pandolfi, Cary School of Music, NC “I LOVED Faust’s first book … and this one is even better! So funny, so touching and so true to life with your feline best friend.” – A.M. Fetcho, NM“Faust again reveals the crazy-making and joy of having a cat.” – Ruth Tyler, FL“Cats weave their magic!” – Barbara Bayer, PhD, C.A.R.M.A, Corrales, NM“Great read! Passion, insights and fun.” – Judith Sherven, PhD, CA
About the Author
Signe A. Dayhoff, PhD, is a social psychologist with post-graduate training in counseling who received her doctorate from Boston University where she conducted research on how networking and mentors are used for organizational advancement. For over 34 years she has been a cognitive-behaviorist, coach, and author in the areas of education-based relationship marketing, interpersonal communications, and social effectiveness. She specializes in overcoming obstacles, eliminating limiting beliefs, maximizing skills and confidence, and alleviating social anxiety. An applied feline behaviorist and rescuer, she is currently kitty-mom to 18 senior, chronically ill, and disabled cats. She consults on improving human-cat relationships, from both the human and cat’s communication perspective, and advocates for the adoption of homeless animals. She has made presentations nationally on social anxiety, social effectiveness, how to use networks and mentors, and the human-animal bond. She has taught psychology at Boston University, University of Massachusetts, and Framingham State College and has done research at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation, and Fairview State Hospital. She is author of thirteen other books, including three other cat books: "Remarkable Tales of Cats Who Whisper to Humans"; "How Intrepid the Disabled Kitten Triumphed to Help Others"; and "What Faust the Dancing Cat Taught Me." Her website at http://effectivenessplus.com
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