A Street Cat Named Bob

How one man and his cat found hope on the streets
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A Street Cat Named Bob by James Bowen is a heartwarming true story about a struggling street musician in London who discovers an unlikely companion in an injured cat. As Bowen nurtures Bob back to health, the bond they form not only changes Bowen's life but also brings friendship and inspiration to his challenging journey, leading him towards a path of redemption and hope.
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This heartwarming biography and memoir will appeal to you if you're fond of stories about unlikely friendships and second chances. It chronicles how an extraordinary stray cat brings hope and purpose to a street musician's life, offering a moving exploration of redemption and the power of companionship.

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A Street Cat Named Bob

From the author of A Christmas Gift from Bob, the original bestseller and uplifting true story of an unlikely friendship between a man on the streets of Covent Garden and the ginger cat who adopts him and helps him heal his life.

The moving, uplifiting true story of an unlikely friendship between a man on the streets and the ginger cat who adopts him and helps him heal his life.

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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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A Street Cat Named Bob by James Bowen has been described as a heartwarming and transformative memoir detailing the extraordinary bond between a homeless man and his cat, Bob. The story captures the charm and loyalty of Bob, captivating readers with its message of hope and resilience. The book is celebrated as a best-selling phenomenon, providing a heartfelt glimpse into life on the streets alongside the joys of companionship.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444737110

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 September 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 208g

Pages: 288

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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