When James Bowen found an injured, ginger street cat curled up in the hallway of his sheltered accommodation, he had no idea just how much his life was about to change. James was living hand to mouth on the streets of London and the last thing he needed was a pet. Yet James couldn't resist helping the strikingly intelligent tom cat, whom he quickly christened Bob. He slowly nursed Bob back to health and then sent the cat on his way, imagining he would never see him again. But Bob had other ideas. Soon the two were inseparable and their diverse, comic and occasionally dangerous adventures would transform both their lives, slowly healing the scars of each other's troubled pasts. A Street Cat Named Bob is a moving and uplifting story that will touch the heart of anyone who reads it.
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'[Bob] has entranced London like no feline since the days of Dick Whittington.' -- Evening Standard 'heartwarming tale' -- Islington Tribune 'It was only a matter of time before a rubber stamp was used to autograph a book - but in Bob's case, we'll let him off. For Bob is the famous ginger moggy belonging to one-homeless busking Big Issue seller James Bowen, whose A STREET CAT NAMED BOB hit bookshop shelves last week. Fans, some bearing feline treats, queued around the block at James and Bob's first signing at the Islington branch of Waterstones last week. The purrfectly behaved Bob signed an impressive 180 books in just two hours. You gotta be kitten me.' -- Bookseller 'a heartwarming tale with a message of hope' -- Daily Mail 'an instantly bestselling memoir that, beside its heart-warming tale of their friendship, offers an insight into the injustice of life on the streets that's by turns frustrating and life-affirming.' -- The Times 'This is a revealing glimpse of London's underbelly and the resourcefulness needed to survive it. But mostly it's a love story that will make your heart purr' -- Daily Mail
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James Bowen is a street musician in London. He found Bob the cat in 2007 and the pair have been inseparable ever since.
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Format:Hardcover
one of the best books ive read in a very long time i saw both bob and james on t.v. over here in london england talking about this book how they meet etc and went out and bought it its a super read it made me laugh cry and very happy i hope they both make a lot of money out of this and get back on the stright and narrow anyone who can conqour his addictions like james has should get a thumbs up there has been many books over the years about love between a animal and his owner this is by far the best this should be made into a film hollywood or london anywhere do it. p.s. there is alot about them on you tube videos etc like the one i saw hope this was of use to you a very up lifting book for anyone iam sure the cat lovers will LOVE IT [this is my first reveiw on amazon canada the rest are on amazon uk if you are intrested] thank you
By Lucy
Format:Kindle Edition
It is hard to describe all the emotions this book brought out in me.
I highly recommend it. It's an easy reading book but it left an unforgettable mark in my heart!
I highly recommend it. It's an easy reading book but it left an unforgettable mark in my heart!
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This is a wonderful book - told simply but with feeling. The narrator is a good person who does everything right with and by Bob. I will definitely recommend this book to my cat-loving friends.
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A Street Cat Named Bob
I absolutely loved this book and I've recommended it to my friends!!!...I read it cover to cover in one afternoon....xoxoxo
Published 1 month ago by cindy robinson
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Great story
Great story about the encounter of two beings rescuing each other. Can't be read without a few tears. Once again GREAT story.
Published 2 months ago by Jean-Pierre
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Je suis une amoureuse inconditionnelle des chats...
Il y 15 ans j'ai vécu un drame épouvantable et la venue de mon chat à été ce qui m'a... Read more
Il y 15 ans j'ai vécu un drame épouvantable et la venue de mon chat à été ce qui m'a... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lise A Boucher
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Heart Warming Book
What a lovely true life story! I had tears in my eyes when I read that Bob was following James who wanted to set Bob back to street after Bob's recovery, when I read Bob's reunion... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Helen
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Sweet book :)
This book was a sweet book. It was an easy read and a real feel good story. There aren't enough of these around.
Published 4 months ago by Sharon
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Beautiful !
This is a wonderful, inspirationnal, true story. I can't wait to read the sequel and to see how James and Bob are doing !
Published 4 months ago by Laurence Maltais-Tremblay
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A very nyce story
I really enjoyed reading this book. This is a very nice and a very touching story. It makes me much more sympathetic to people working in the street and much more understanding. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jean-Claude Lagace
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love to animal world
You have to believe animals can heal
I believe we need all the help we can get 2 legged and 4 legged
we can learn so much from our animal friends
I believe we need all the help we can get 2 legged and 4 legged
we can learn so much from our animal friends
Published 5 months ago by Peggy
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Great Book
I chose this rating as I just finished this book, and I just couldn't put it down.. I would recommend this to everyone young and old..Kudos to J. Bowen and Bob...
Published 5 months ago by Eve
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