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James Bowen
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Book Description

13 Sep 2012

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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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks (13 Sep 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1444737112
  • ISBN-13: 978-1444737110
  • Product Dimensions: 0.2 x 18.6 x 24.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,079 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 12 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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 )

About the Author

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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72 of 72 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book! 19 Mar 2012
By bbrocks
Format:Hardcover
This book was amazing. I really liked reading about someone who feels the way I do about cats.Animals can change your life and be your family. A very touching story, highly recommend it!
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148 of 149 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely uplifting and heartwarming read 15 Mar 2012
Format:Hardcover
Seeing Bob and James together on the street puts a smile on my face every time I see them and the book does the same.
Reading their story not only gave insight to their background but was very uplifting and heart warming as well.
Good luck to them both.
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382 of 386 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
In its own way this is Orwell for the 21st century. Yes, the cat is cute, yes the story is a simple one. But it's genuinely revealing about the kind of life led by people who live at the bottom of society's net - if not underneath it. It's plainly but surprisingly well written, and very readable; and if you live in London some of the details of how such things as busking and Big Issue selling work are riveting. Most of all though, it's a window on motivation - on how and why people who've apparently given up on themselves might finally be spurred to get their life together. Everyone who works in the benefits and charity industry ought to read this book because the answer probably isn't the one they get given in their seminars. Oddly enough it's an answer human beings have been giving each other since time began - it's love, giving as much as getting, that can make the difference, even if the love object in question has fur. Being responsible for another creature's health and happiness can give even the most hopeless drug addict a reason to change. And services which help those who are down and out need to recognise that truth and make their facilities pet friendly wherever possible. Too often homeless people can't access housing, medical care, and the rest simply because their dog or cat is banned - treated as an optional extra rather than a member of their family and a possible motivation to a better life.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The independant cat
I have bought the book for my friend in New Zealand after I read the book as I loved it and was moved by the story. Very poignant and amazing how the cat has changed James' life. Read more
Published 51 minutes ago by Mrs. D. R. Forsyth
5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING
I cannot believe this is actually a true story. Both James and Bob are inspirational. This is a MUST BUY! x
Published 1 hour ago by Beth
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
A wonderful story that brings great happiness at a difficult time of year. This really was a pleasure to read.
Published 1 hour ago by HP
5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down
This is the first book I've read in ages that I couldn't put down - finished it in three sittings and lost quite a lot of sleep this week. Read more
Published 2 hours ago by Freyni
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing read
I was glued to this book. Excellent read and very heart warming. It makes you think about life a bitt more and if you love cats you will love this one. Fantastic book
Published 2 hours ago by Lindsay
5.0 out of 5 stars You will love this fabulous read!
Lovely book especially for cat lovers who will relate to the bond that is formed with feline friends who can change your life!!
Published 2 hours ago by diane
5.0 out of 5 stars A Street Cat Named Bob - fabulous story
Heartwarming, easy to read, wonderful story.....I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes cats or who wants to read a story about the amazing relationship between humans and... Read more
Published 5 hours ago by LizzieK
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
I love this book. I love cats and this is why. They are there for you and I'm glad James found his bobcat. What an uplifting book.
Published 5 hours ago by jacy emmett
5.0 out of 5 stars A street cat named. Bob
This book gave me great pleasure and was very inspirational . From my point of view it deserves 5 big stars
Published 6 hours ago by marie angela ashworth
5.0 out of 5 stars a street cat named bob
wonderful story did not want to put the book down would like to think there is a follow on one day
Published 7 hours ago by veronica canham v canham
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