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A Street Cat Named Bob

By: James Bowen
Narrated by: Kris Milnes
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The phenomenal number one best seller about best friends James and Bob. Now a major motion picture starring Luke Treadaway.

Shortlisted for: Popular Non-Fiction Book of the Year - Specsavers National Book Awards 2012

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 hears it.

©2012 James Bowen (P)2012 Hodder & Stoughton Cats Pets & Animal Care Feel-Good Inspiring Heartfelt Thought-Provoking
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what a lovely outcome for two characters stranded, each in their own little puddle of dejection... until they meet up.

A simple tale but full of hope

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Enjoyed this interesting story of survival on the streets, and love for an amazing cat that helped bring it all about

A very moving story

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I watched the movie on a flight, it was brilliant so I thought I would get the audio book. It is brilliant I love true stories and this is a great book and a good movie please watch the movie first. I feel that the movie can't do with an hour thirty what the book can do with 10+ hours but if you love cats your in for a treat with either or both of these good if different stories.

loved the story. watch the Movie first.

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Easy to listen to, few characters, and no complex plot to follow.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Bob.

What three words best describe Kris Milnes’s performance?

Could be more natural sounding.

Any additional comments?

If you are a cat lover, you will enjoy this, and it's a true story too.

Great for cat lovers

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such an amazing story. truly uplifting and gives a great perspective of life for those on the streets and the power of a pet. my Ginger cat also had a great insight into when myself or the kids needed a little TLC from him

I love Bob ❤

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A most enjoyable tale First rate must have story to escape with. Cannot wait to read the next.Absoloutly Brilliantly narration. I felt i was there in London Tottenham with him where I once lived.

Life and love .

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This is a beautiful story of an unbreakable bond. Bob and James are truly a special pairing and see to have come together to help save each other. What a fantastic book. Highly recommend even if you’re not a cat lover

Love love love

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A must read. Just do it! Such a rewarding honest account, suitable for ages 12 - 120!

Remarkable Brilliant True Story

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This was a delightful, charming yet thought provoking book. I thoroughly enjoyed hearing about the bond that developed between James and Bob. It also gave me some insight into the harsh realities of what life on the streets must be like for those more unfortunate than ourselves. An enjoyable book, not just for cat lovers.

Delightful

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An inspirational and heart warming story. A beautifully narrated book that made me laugh and cry even when I was sitting on the bus and in the middle of the city in front of crowds. This is my first audio book and I just loved it and can't wait to listen to more. I saw the movie A Street Cat Named Bob and tears welled all throughout and it was no different with this book.

How can one cat, whom you've never met, from the other side of the world, inspire and delight, warm the cockles of your heart and make you sob like he was your own? A must read for cat lovers. 5 stars

There's a little bit of James in all of us and well, simply put, we all need a Bob in our life.

Story of the year!

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