An absorbing tale of healing

Drawn from the deeply personal reflections of a formerly depressed person, struggling with CFS, this uplifting story shows how a cat taught meditation and allowed the mind to heal. A lively, magical, and enlightening book, Choosing to Be revolves around a wise Maine Coon cat, his kitten muse and the author Kat Tansey. Together they take the reader on a challenging and often amusing journey from the disorienting haze of depression to the freedom and clarity of the Buddha mind. The story is both inspiring and essential for gaining an understanding of the inner self, reducing stress, and finding inner peace.

An award-winning author, teacher, and talk show host, Kat Tansey spent her early career consulting with corporations to help them effectively implement organization-wide changes. To provide her expertise to a wider audience, she wrote Winning the Change Game, a story about a struggling manager who was helped by an unlikely guru to successfully launch a major corporate initiative.

Then after twenty years, Kat had to close her consulting business when she was struck down by Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in the early 90’s. Her book, Choosing to Be: Lessons in Living from a Feline Zen Master, is the story of her journey from deep depression to emotional wellness. The book was awarded the Independent Publisher’s Bronze Medal and has been highly praised by reviewers around the globe.

On her weekly talk show, Finding Magic in Midlife, Kat interviews a wide variety of well-known and accomplished midlife women to explore and share their magic. In its fourth year, the show reflects the changing world of technology and social media, as Kat now meets many of her guests through Twitter and Facebook, and conducts interviews with women around the world using Skype.

For more information, see Kat's Author Page