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  • A Street Cat Named Bob

  • By: James Bowen
  • Narrated by: Kris Milnes
  • Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (98 ratings)

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A Street Cat Named Bob

By: James Bowen
Narrated by: Kris Milnes
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Publisher's Summary

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

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Delightful

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.

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Great for cat lovers

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.

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Loved it

Loved this the second time around even more than the first time I listened to it. Great story.

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Loved it

Absolutely loved this book and can’t wait for another one! Going to watch the movie now too.

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Saw the movie

Had to read /listen to the book. Didn’t let me down. Great story thank you

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I love Bob ❤

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

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Thanks

Thanks mate. Very heartwarming and inspirational for addiction recovery and the power of the love for an animal.

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What a wonderful book!

What a wonderful book with all its heartwarming moments, It was such a joy to listen to.

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A simple tale but full of hope

what a lovely outcome for two characters stranded, each in their own little puddle of dejection... until they meet up.

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Very inspiring!

As the owner of a stray ginger cat myself (our boy Ginger could easily be Bob's younger brother :) ), the story of James and Bob resonated with me on so many levels. To me this story shows how animals can bring out the very best in us and help us to overcome the toughest of obstacles. Seeing James overcome addiction while making a living busking and selling the Big Issue was truly inspiring.

It also opened my eyes to what homeless and people down on their luck have to go through. Some of the violence and harsh comments by various people was tough to take in but it showed what James and Bob were able to overcome.

The narration was very good and the accent was spot on. It felt like James really was telling me his story. The books well written and well paced.

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