Bob was truly James' best mate, and their story will touch your heart. It's a story of family, second chances, destiny, mental health, and who is in your corner when the chips are down, and that can include even a beloved furry family…
Aug 11, 2022delphimo rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
A fellow book club member lauded A Street Cat Named Bob by James Bowen. Yes, this book details many traits and practices of cats, but I never encountered any tear-jerking chapters. According to James, Bob saved him from a return to drug…
Aug 28, 2021AnneCarolineDrake rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Do yourself a favor and read the book rather than watch the movie. There's a reason this wonderful love story about how a stray cat and a London junkie bond to rescue each other became an international best seller.
Sadly, the movie was…
Jun 24, 2021Bonnie2626 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
He had me at "meow". This guy can write a great book. And this cat has an exceptional
story to tell. So glad they got together so I could read about it. What a heart warmer.
Aug 03, 2020Desertcat1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I hadn’t heard about this international rock star, Bob, until I happened to see Jackson Galaxy mention him on his Facebook page & say that he had died- 6 weeks ago. The overwhelming outpouring of sadness, love & condolences for James from…
Jun 23, 2019iloveseaotters rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I absolutely LOVED this book and I found myself laughing, smiling and even flipping through the pages a few times during certain tense moments. I am a cat lover and although I don't have one myself I am envious of James that he found such…
I have not read the book, however I did recently see the 2017 film, A Street Cat Named Bob, based upon the author's experience with Bob the cat.
Lovely done and the extras are a treat, as they interview the real author and we also find…
Jan 01, 2019donkeyhote rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A very nice, truthful book - gives insight into a street person's life in London. All James tells in there is exactly what I experience myself in Vancouver, Canada. I am a senior, I find joy in my old age by feeding pigeons in public. Thus…
Dec 13, 2018clawesome rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I love stories about people who change their lives for the better; and preferable if it is an animal (other than humans) involved; and, even more valuable if the animal is a cat. This book is encouraging on the whole. Bob, the amazing cat,…
Mar 01, 2018levioque rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This is the loveliest, most touching, humane story I remember ever have read, and it's a true story. How come there are 30 holds for it in the Vancouver Public Library and none in Burnaby? I absolutely love this series, and in VPL there…
Nov 30, 2017lotuslori_8 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A true story of how two lost souls, a man and a cat, formed a wonderful friendship and saved each other from a rough life on the streets. The author gives you an understanding of what it means to be a street person and the challenges he…
Sep 09, 2017bananakwit rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
A simple yet engaging story well told about a street person and the cat who adopted him.. Once read you will want to read the follow-up. The World According to Bob.
Aug 04, 2017KKbks rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A wonderful true story about the relationship between a remarkable cat and his human companion. They met at a difficult time in both of their lives and helped each other to create a new life together. A very enjoyable feel-good book.
May 31, 2017sunnyfeline rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I watched the "A Street Cat Named Bob" film on Netflix before realizing there was a published book about James Bowen and Bob the Cat. So I had to read this book because I enjoyed the movie. It was a good read about a recovering drug addict…
Aug 24, 2016happycanuck rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Really widens one's perspective on street people. Not wonderful writing style but personable and good enough to hold your interest well. Leaves you feeling inspired and happy.
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Jun 13, 2016ef434 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Great story and the best part is that the cat still lives!
Dec 08, 20152monkeyreaders rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This book is a great insight into being given a second chance...with the help of a cat. It's about a person whose choices result in him having to rely on others for assistance. This book is for anyone interested in miracles and redemption,…
Aug 08, 2015Manfredchensenjen rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book was included in a Reader's Digest book on sale at the library. The non-condensed one also only takes about a day to read. A simple but unforgettable story! Which is better, a story about a cat so smart he gives his human…
Jul 28, 2015FerndaleAdultSRC rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This was a pleasant and unpretentious read and the author was authentic and relatable. I really I really enjoyed learning about his life and the symbolic relationship he and Bob formed. Would love to meet them both!
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