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 is a heartwarming and uplifting true story about James Bowen, a struggling street musician and former heroin addict, who befriends an injured stray cat. This unique companionship becomes a transformative journey for both man and feline, offering new hope and purpose as they navigate life on the streets of London together.
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You might enjoy this heartwarming story if you appreciate tales of unexpected friendships and second chances. As a biography and memoir, it offers an inspiring look at the bond between a stray cat and a recovering street musician, demonstrating how love and companionship can transform lives. This book may appeal to animal lovers and anyone interested in personal redemption.

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A Street Cat Named Bob

From the stars of A CHRISTMAS GIFT FROM BOB, starring Luke Treadaway as James and Bob himself, the original. 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.

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The phenomenal Number One bestseller about best friends James and Bob.

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 is warmly praised for its heartwarming portrayal of the bond between a homeless man, James, and his loyal cat, Bob. Reviews highlight the book as a captivating and inspiring memoir that captures the spirit of hope and resilience, alongside providing a glimpse into life on London's streets. It's been widely recognised for its emotional depth and the unique love story between man and cat.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473633360

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 October 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 216g

Pages: 304

About the Author

James Bowen is the author of the bestselling A STREET CAT NAMED BOB and THE WORLD ACCORDING TO 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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