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You are here: Home / Book Reviews / Learning to Grump

Learning to Grump

October 15, 2014 By: Summer Samba49 Comments

Always learn from the experts!

I was lucky enough to win the new Grumpy Cat book, The Grumpy Guide to Life, from my pals at Cat Wisdom 101. And I am very glad I did because I have a big problem: I am not grumpy! In fact, I have no idea how to be grumpy at all. I’m a happy kitten who likes to make humans and other kitties happy! Clearly, I am sorely lacking in this area.

Aw, that's not nice!

Although this book is available on Kindle, I really recommend getting it in hardcover because it makes such a nice little gift book! It has a die cut cover to frame the picture of Grumpy cat, and slick full-color pages with cool layouts and lots of photos of Grumpy Cat. There are sayings like, “The best things in life are annoying” and “Don’t forget: Every silver lining is part of a larger, darker cloud.”

This is harder than I thought!

Can you tell how hard I am working at taking Grumpy Cat’s philosophy to heart?

I hope my face does not freeze like this!

So how am I doing? Do I look grumpy enough?

I guess I will have to try to be good at something else.

I’m sorry, Grumpy Cat, I can’t do it! I think there are some good lessons here, if you want to have fun learning how to be grumpy, but apparently I have no gift for grumpiness! If you want to give it a try, you can always buy Grumpy Cat’s book from Amazon.

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Comments

  1. Kjelle Bus aka Charlie Rascal says

    October 21, 2014 at 4:35 am

    Sorry Summer but you don´t look grumpy at all 🙁
    My mom-person have ordered that book and will give it to my dad-person as a CATmas gift.
    My dad-person is well know´d to be grumpy and the “qoute” from the book = The longest journeys starts with one single step – Best not to take any made my mom-person laugh furry much 😀
    So it will be THE purrfect gift to him *mol*

    P.S My dad-person have humor too 🙂

    XOXO

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  2. Baby Tali says

    October 19, 2014 at 4:43 pm

    We loves Miss Tarder Sauce aka Grumpy Cat..we thinks she is pretty..Hey Summer!!!..Maybe yous could teach Miss Tarder how to smile..That would bes cool!!

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  3. Kitty Cat Chronicles says

    October 19, 2014 at 4:52 am

    Don’t worry that you can’t be grumpy, Summer. The only one of us who can be is Caster. It’s a rare “gift” 😉

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  4. The Kitties of Purring Pines says

    October 18, 2014 at 7:04 am

    Summer, you don’t look grumpy!!!

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  5. Kitties Blue says

    October 16, 2014 at 3:20 pm

    We think you have managed a partially grumpy look. Mom is getting excited about the Grumpy Cat Christmas Movie. Mom says that all Cat Books must be bought in hardcover or soft if that’s what available. She says e-books are for novels and the like. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo

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  6. Laila and Minchie says

    October 16, 2014 at 6:47 am

    Okay, now that we saw your Grumpy impurrsination, which you did very well, back to sweet, always smiling Summer!

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  7. The Swiss Cats says

    October 16, 2014 at 2:41 am

    You’re too cute to be really grumpy, even if you try hard Summer ! Purrs

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  8. Basil says

    October 16, 2014 at 2:09 am

    Looks like a brilliant book!

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  9. Robin says

    October 15, 2014 at 11:24 pm

    Even when you are grumpy you are adorable, Summer! I hope you always stay a happy kitty. That does look like a great book though!

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  10. Pipo &Minko ~ WeBeesSiameezers says

    October 15, 2014 at 11:16 pm

    We like your not-grumpy visage much better, Summer! MOL!

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  11. Mark's Mews says

    October 15, 2014 at 9:51 pm

    We arent sure that bein Grunpy is good. Sure it werks fer some. But not us. We are too happy.

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  12. Samantha says

    October 15, 2014 at 9:05 pm

    Oh Summer!! You are so cute just like you are!! I did see just a touch of grump on picture four but it went away quickly!
    Hugs,
    Samantha

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  13. Marty the Manx says

    October 15, 2014 at 7:54 pm

    Thank goodness you can’t be a grumpy cat! We love you just the way you are Summer!

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  14. Jo-Anne says

    October 15, 2014 at 7:12 pm

    I like the look of the book

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  15. Rachelle Lerner says

    October 15, 2014 at 5:42 pm

    Stay sweet, there should only be one Grumpy Cat and it should not be you.

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  16. Sometimes Cats Herd You says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:44 pm

    Summer, we don’t think you have a grumpy hair in your beautiful coat!

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  17. Carol B. says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:39 pm

    Nope, you didn’t get the grumpy gene. You’ll just have to continue to be your sweet, happy self…. just the way we like you to be!

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  18. Pawesome Cats says

    October 15, 2014 at 3:42 pm

    Summer – I think it’s ok that you’re not a grump convert! Looks like a great book. xx

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  19. Sharon S. says

    October 15, 2014 at 2:46 pm

    It looks like a great book, but you still don’t look very grumpy.

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  20. Cathy Keisha says

    October 15, 2014 at 2:10 pm

    That sure was a good grumpy but it just wasn’t you.

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  21. Lone Star Cats says

    October 15, 2014 at 1:20 pm

    I don’t think ya can be grumpy. Me and Crockett can’t master it either.

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  22. Ellen Pilch says

    October 15, 2014 at 1:10 pm

    Awww…you are too sweet to be grumpy. My Lucy worships Grumpy, that is who she is going to be for Halloween.

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  23. meowmeowmans says

    October 15, 2014 at 12:30 pm

    Sweet Summer, you are the ANTI-Grumpy. And that’s why we love you so much. 🙂

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  24. Katie Bella says

    October 15, 2014 at 12:00 pm

    It looks like a fun book. I hope sweet Grumpy cat is still happily taken care of and not too “exposed”.

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  25. BeadedTail says

    October 15, 2014 at 11:42 am

    You have super cute mastered but not grumpy Summer!

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  26. spittythekitty says

    October 15, 2014 at 11:10 am

    I think you look slightly annoyed in that 2nd to last shot. Keep trying!

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  27. jmuhj says

    October 15, 2014 at 10:25 am

    Tard is Tard and Summer is Summer and never the twin shall meet — well, philosophically, anyway 😉 but you’re doing a very respectable job of trying in that photo!

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  28. Angel AbbyGrace says

    October 15, 2014 at 9:27 am

    Nope Summer your the total opposite! But it’s good we’re all different.

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  29. Famous SpokesGoat Pricilla says

    October 15, 2014 at 9:17 am

    Summer I do not think you could be grumpy. You are just too darn cute

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  30. Nerissa's Life says

    October 15, 2014 at 9:13 am

    The best things in life are annoyin’…. LOVE IT!

    Congratulations on your win.

    Purrs,
    Nissy

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  31. nadbugs says

    October 15, 2014 at 9:03 am

    We’ll take care of the grump over here, dear Summer. No need to study trouble any further. We got a lock on it. Your friend, Bugs.

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  32. Rene S says

    October 15, 2014 at 8:33 am

    Not all cats were meant to be grumpy, so you should stay just the way you are!

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  33. Talent Hounds says

    October 15, 2014 at 8:09 am

    But you look so cute when you smile 🙂

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  34. sheena.davies says

    October 15, 2014 at 7:45 am

    Dear Summer.How could a gorgeous kitty like you ever be grumpy???Leave it to the professionals!Love and purrsXXX

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  35. Tiffany's Diamond Dogs says

    October 15, 2014 at 7:45 am

    We much prefer your smile Miss Summer-it looks so much better on you. =)

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  36. Fur Everywhere says

    October 15, 2014 at 7:35 am

    That looks like a pawesome book. The Mom really loves Grumpy Cat!

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  37. selina says

    October 15, 2014 at 7:22 am

    Honey you are good at looking sweet and adorable!!! There can’t be a grumpy bone in your body!

    Have a wonderpurr day!

    Love
    Selina & MomKatt

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  38. Crepes says

    October 15, 2014 at 7:19 am

    Don’t be grumpy! Stay yourself!! – Crepes.

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  39. madi and mom says

    October 15, 2014 at 7:05 am

    Summer I’m 100% sure the grumpy gene is not in you!
    Good review though
    Hugs madi your bfff

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  40. Eastside Cats says

    October 15, 2014 at 6:54 am

    Summer, did you know that Tardar Sauce (Grumpy Cat’s real name) is the sweetest little kitty? Just like you! She only has the sads on her face! So, really…you are very much like Grumpy Cat because you are a sweety kitty.

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  41. Melissa & Truffles says

    October 15, 2014 at 6:17 am

    Isn’t that the greatest book? We loved it too. But Summer, I don’t think you could ever look grumpy sweetheart!

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  42. Austin towers says

    October 15, 2014 at 5:53 am

    Summer, you are on a hiding to nothing in the grumpiness stakes!! You ooze cheerfulness!! 😉

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  43. The Island Cats says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:10 am

    What a cool book. But sorry, Summer…try all you want…you just can’t look grumpy! 🙂

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  44. Athena says

    October 15, 2014 at 3:27 am

    Congrats, Summer! I don’t think I can be as grumpy as Grumpy Cat but my mum can! But not for long when I’m around 🙂

    Purrs xx
    Athena

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  45. Marg says

    October 15, 2014 at 3:22 am

    Oh Summer, we don’t want you ever to become Grumpy, so just stop trying. You are way too cute to be grumpy, but that does look like a great book.

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  46. Alice Marie says

    October 15, 2014 at 2:43 am

    I agree, you can’t be grumpy! And that’s OK because all kitties are different. But that looks like a great book, and we like Grumpy Cat. . . . . even though they’re grumpy.

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  47. Fuzzy Tales says

    October 15, 2014 at 1:57 am

    Well, we think it’s more enjoyable to go through life happy, not grumpy. And we know that in reality “Grumpy Cat” isn’t truly grumpy anyway! 🙂

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  48. Georgia and Julie says

    October 15, 2014 at 1:11 am

    That does look like a pawsome book Summer .
    You could not look grumpy no matter how hard you tried though 😉
    Purrs Georgia and Julie,
    Treasure and JJ

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  49. HaHnnah and Lucy says

    October 15, 2014 at 1:08 am

    The book looks fun but we don’t think you are a “grumpy” Summer.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

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