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A Street Cat Named Bob

By: James Bowen
Narrated by: Kris Milnes
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Kris Milnes's uplifting performance of a story that has captured the hearts of the nation will bring you a new level of appreciation and empathy for author James and his faithful furry companion.

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 Funny
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It's a simple story about a cat and a man who rescue each other. Simple and heart warming. Bob is a real character, and I'd love to meet him. James's honesty is welcomed, but I suspect somewhat redacted....which is fine - this book is a feel good book about the positive force Bob brought to James' life.

Five stars overall because how could I not give full marks to such a wonderful cat.

Heart warming

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This is a wonderful story - I enjoyed every second and didn't want the story to end. I hope there is a sequel

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If you could sum up A Street Cat Named Bob in three words, what would they be?

Heartwarming, insightful, thought provoking

Who was your favorite character and why?

James bowen

Have you listened to any of Kris Milnes’s other performances? How does this one compare?

No i haven't listened to any other books read by Kris, but i liked his narration

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It made me smile, it made me think about homelessness and possibly react in a different way to buskers

Any additional comments?

I listened to this book whilst i was in hospital recovering from major surgery, it was the perfect read, light but involved and well paced enough to keep my interest

A light heartwarming tale

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This is a good listen which slowly unwraps life of an ordinary man, James, who meets a cat that casts a spell on him and brings his life back into a happy, healthy and caring place. Friendship and trust which grow between James and Bob - the cat is like no other.

This true story is full of empathy, basic human emotions and warms the hearts, but don't be mistaken, the story also reveals the hardness of life on the streets and incredible hope that shows amazing strength that can be found within.

Kris Milner does an okay job, the recording is clear and easy to listen, however it is not a memorable and outstanding performance.

Overall, the book is well worth spending a credit.

A tale of a man and his cat named Friendship.

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Any additional comments?

Just fantastic. The fact its a true story just adds to the magic.

Did not want this book to end

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