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Who Moved My Cheese?

Bestseller: about 28 million copies (estimate)

3.5 out of 5, from 418 ratings from Hardcover readers

A short parable about two mice and two tiny people living in a maze, who respond differently when their supply of cheese disappears. It is meant as a lesson about adapting to change in work and life.

Facts last checked 2026-10-17

First published
1998
Pace
Fast
Length
Short
Pages
96
Format
Book 1 of 2 in Who Moved My Cheese?

Read this if you want a very quick, simple story to think about handling change.

Skip this if you want depth or evidence, since the message is stated in a thin parable.

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Quick answers about Who Moved My Cheese?

What is Who Moved My Cheese? about?
A short parable about two mice and two tiny people living in a maze, who respond differently when their supply of cheese disappears. It is meant as a lesson about adapting to change in work and life.
Who should read Who Moved My Cheese??
Read it if you want a very quick, simple story to think about handling change. Skip it if you want depth or evidence, since the message is stated in a thin parable.
How long and how fast is Who Moved My Cheese??
It is a fast-paced, short read of about 96 pages, first published in 1998.
Does Who Moved My Cheese? have content warnings?
We have not noted any content warnings for this book yet.
Can I borrow Who Moved My Cheese? for free?
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