The World According to Bob

The further adventures of one man and his street-wise cat
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The World According to Bob by James Bowen continues the heartwarming true story of a street cat named Bob and his human companion. The book delves into their life adventures as they face challenges and triumphs together on the streets of London. Through resilience and friendship, both James and Bob find new perspectives and hope in their shared journey.
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You might enjoy this heartwarming sequel if you're drawn to stories about personal transformation and the deep bonds between humans and animals. This book offers touching insights into the life-changing companionship between a man and his remarkable cat, perfect for anyone who appreciates tales of friendship, resilience, and the extraordinary impact pets can have on our lives.

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The World According to Bob

From the stars of A CHRISTMAS GIFT FROM BOB, now a major film starring Luke Treadaway as James and Bob himself, the sequel to the bestselling A Street Cat Named Bob.

The sequel to the bestselling A STREET CAT NAMED BOB continues the remarkable adventures of James and Bob showing - through new stories - how Bob's extraordinary street wisdom has shown James the meaning of friendship, loyalty, trust - and happiness.

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Since Bob had appeared, I'd made huge strides in my life. For more than a decade I'd been a homeless drug addict. I'd been lost to the world and forgotten what was important in life. Now I'd got myself back on my two feet, but as I put the past behind me, I was still stepping unsteadily into the future. I still needed help in the right direction. Bob was always there to offer guidance and friendship.

James and his street cat Bob have been on a remarkable journey together. In the years since their story ended in the bestselling A Street Cat Named Bob, James, with Bob's help, has begun to find his way back to the real world.

Almost every day, Bob provides moments of intelligence, bravery and humour, at the same time opening his human friend's eyes to important truths about friendship, loyalty, trust - and the meaning of happiness.

In the continuing tale of their life together, James shows the many ways in which Bob has been his protector and guardian angel through times of illness, hardship, even life-threatening danger. And as they high-five together for their crowds of admirers, James knows that the tricks he's taught Bob are nothing compared to the lessons he's learnt from his street-wise cat.

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The World According to Bob by James Bowen is praised for its uplifting portrayal of the bond between a man and his cat, offering both humour and heartfelt honesty. Reviewers appreciate the book's searing honesty about life's hardships juxtaposed with the warmth and joy that Bob brings. It is described as an emotional journey that captures the resilient spirit of friendship and its transformative power, often moving readers to tears and laughter.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444777574

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 March 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 304

About the Author

James Bowen is the author of the bestselling A Street Cat named Bob. He found Bob the cat in 2007 and the pair have been inseparable ever since. They both live in north London.

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