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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 )
'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 )
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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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82 of 82 people found the following review helpful
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A wonderful read and a very touching story! If James managed to combat the drugs, what are others "waiting" for?... The answer is in his book (strongly recommend it to the "Connections", "Camden Project", "Job+" etc charities)
Well, this is not Irwin Shaw, or Leo Tolstoy, or Allan Bennet, but James' warm and genuine style and you will love it!
Taking us through his own maze of doubts, joy, disbelief, laugh, love and hope, James proved there is no need to wait for their "ninth life", if people want to change their current one.
Well done to you, James and to Bob, your lovely cat!
Well, this is not Irwin Shaw, or Leo Tolstoy, or Allan Bennet, but James' warm and genuine style and you will love it!
Taking us through his own maze of doubts, joy, disbelief, laugh, love and hope, James proved there is no need to wait for their "ninth life", if people want to change their current one.
Well done to you, James and to Bob, your lovely cat!
165 of 166 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.
57 of 57 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
In the current climate of gloom and doom it is so refreshing to see a book so uplifting. Wonderfully written with a clear passion. Perfect book to lift the strains and stresses of everyday life. You will cry, laugh and feel warm and fuzzy inside. I hope the book sells well, both of them deserve success.
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A Street Cat Named Bob
I loved this book, it was so sad in parts and yet very cathartic to read about someone who managed to turn his life around just by looking after Bob.
Published 3 hours ago by florence
amzing book
Usually i dont read but when i saw this story on tv, i had to buy it, and could not put it down! :) took me about 2 weeks to finish this, compared to the normal 6 months! ;) x
Published 8 hours ago by mrs tasker 2b
Streetcatbob
A lovely book, very easy to read, so lovely to read, an inspiring story of how Bob and James' lives have been changed by meeting each other. Read more
Published 17 hours ago by excelmum
A Street Cat Named Bob
A lovely tale of a chap and how he met a cat that wanted to stay with him. Bob the cat went everywhere with him. Read more
Published 18 hours ago by Mrs. NA REDMAN
Very simple story but pleasant
I is a good book but it has a very simple story about a man and his cat. Would recommend this book if you like simple/easy reading books. Read more
Published 3 days ago by it's ok
Heart warming and eye opening
A book that will draw you in quickly to a heart warming tale, will enlighten you about living on the streets, the spiral of addiction, how easy it is to slip through the net yet... Read more
Published 3 days ago by E. Roberts
Leaves you with a nice warm feeling
Loved it. Best book I have read for years. Very uplifting and well written. I read it on my way from Aberdeen to London on the train going to see the Chelsie flower show but when... Read more
Published 3 days ago by animal lover
a refreshing story
What can I add to all the reviews about this book that has not been already said?? Its a refreshing story about a man whos life is on the slippery downward slope when he befriends,... Read more
Published 5 days ago by jill123
book review
I loved this book, and would recommend it highly. As a cat lover, I could relate to the relationship between Bob and James. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Ms. M. O'shea
A Delightful Little Story
A very easy read and a delightful little story. I really enjoyed reading about James and Bob......its not an action packed book but just a nice steady read that touches your heart.
Published 8 days ago by A. J. Beaumont
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