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Street Cat Named Bob : And How He Saved My Life by James Bowen (2013, Hardcover)
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Street Cat Named Bob : And How He Saved My Life, Hardcover by Bowen, James, ISBN 1250029465, ISBN-13 9781250029461, Brand New, Free shipping in the US A . release of a best-selling account from England traces the story of an impoverished London street musician who after saving an injured and highly intelligent cat found his life profoundly changed in unexpected ways. 50,000 first printing.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSt. Martin's Press
ISBN-101250029465
ISBN-139781250029461
eBay Product ID (ePID)143804889
Product Key Features
Book TitleStreet Cat Named Bob : and How He Saved My Life
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicCultural Heritage, Cats / General, Personal Memoirs, Poverty & Homelessness, Composers & Musicians, General, Animals / General, Essays & Narratives
Publication Year2013
IllustratorYes
GenreMusic, Pets, Nature, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorJames Bowen
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight17.8 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2013-009948
TitleLeadingA
Reviews"Stellar...A beautiful, never maudlin story of second chances for both man and beast and a poignant testimony to how much caring for someone -- or some feline -- can give you renewed direction where you're down and out. Understandably, this was a best-seller in England." -- Booklist (starred) "A rich, moving story of the link between a street-wise cat and a man who earns his living on the streets--perfect for cat lovers." -- Kirkus "Move over, Marley. A stray cat from north London could be heading for the lap of luxury as the cinema's next box office pet sensation." -- The Times (UK) "A simple, sweet and ridiculously heartwarming story." -- The Huffington Post "A book with the strong ingredients that made Marley and Me and Dewey big successes...A warm and poignant memoir." -- The Guardian (UK) "A Street Cat Named Bob has sold over 350,000 copies in the UK, and has been published in 25 languages." -- The Independent (UK) "An instantly bestselling memoir that, besides its heartwarming tale of their friendship, offers an insight into the injustice of life on the streets." -- The Times (UK) "Fans . . . queued around the block at James and Bob's first signing. The purrfectly behaved Bob signed an impressive 180 books in just two hours." -- Bookseller (UK), Fans . . . queued around the block at James and Bob's first signing. The purrfectly behaved Bob signed an impressive 180 books in just two hours., "A warm and poignant memoir of how an injured ginger cat transformed the life of a man living on the streets . . . A book with the strong ingredients that made Marley and Me and Dewey big successes . . . An instantly bestselling memoir that, beside its heartwarming tale of their friendship, offers an insight into the injustice of life on the streets." - The Guardian (UK) "A heartwarming tale with a message of hope." - Daily Mail (UK) "Fans . . . queued around the block at James and Bob's first signing. The purrfectly behaved Bob signed an impressive 180 books in just two hours." - Bookseller (UK), A book with the strong ingredients that made Marley and Me and Dewey big successes...A warm and poignant memoir., Stellar...A beautiful, never maudlin story of second chances for both man and beast and a poignant testimony to how much caring for someone -- or some feline -- can give you renewed direction where you're down and out. Understandably, this was a best-seller in England., "Stellar...A beautiful, never maudlin story of second chances for both man and beast and a poignant testimony to how much caring for someone -- or some feline -- can give you renewed direction where you're down and out. Understandably, this was a best-seller in England." -- Booklist (starred) "A rich, moving story of the link between a street-wise cat and a man who earns his living on the streets--perfect for cat lovers." -- Kirkus "Move over, Marley. A stray cat from north London could be heading for the lap of luxury as the cinema's next box office pet sensation." -- The Times (UK) "A simple, sweet and ridiculously heartwarming story." -- The Huffington Post "A book with the strong ingredients that made Marley and Me and Dewey big successes...A warm and poignant memoir." -- The Guardian (UK) "A Street Cat Named Bob has sold over 350,000 copies in the UK, and has been published in 25 languages." -- The Independent (UK) "An instantly bestselling memoir that, besides its heartwarming tale of their friendship, offers an insight into the injustice of life on the streets." -- The Times (UK) "Fans . . . queued around the block at James and Bob's first signing. The purrfectly behaved Bob signed an impressive 180 books in just two hours." -- Bookseller (UK), "Stellar...A beautiful, never maudlin story of second chances for both man and beast and a poignant testimony to how much caring for someone -- or some feline -- can give you renewed direction where you're down and out. Understandably, this was a best-seller in England." -- Booklist (starred) "A rich, moving story of the link between a street-wise cat and a man who earns his living on the streets-perfect for cat lovers." -- Kirkus "Move over, Marley. A stray cat from north London could be heading for the lap of luxury as the cinema's next box office pet sensation." -- The Times (UK) "A simple, sweet and ridiculously heartwarming story." -- The Huffington Post "A book with the strong ingredients that made Marley and Me and Dewey big successes…A warm and poignant memoir." -The Guardian (UK) " A Street Cat Named Bob has sold over 350,000 copies in the UK, and has been published in 25 languages." -- The Independent (UK) "An instantly bestselling memoir that, besides its heartwarming tale of their friendship, offers an insight into the injustice of life on the streets." -The Times (UK) "Fans . . . queued around the block at James and Bob's first signing. The purrfectly behaved Bob signed an impressive 180 books in just two hours." - Bookseller (UK), A Street Cat Named Bob has sold over 350,000 copies in the UK, and has been published in 25 languages., "Move over, Marley. A stray cat from north London could be heading for the lap of luxury as the cinema's next box office pet sensation." -- The Times (UK) "A simple, sweet and ridiculously heartwarming story." -- The Huffington Post "A book with the strong ingredients that made Marley and Me and Dewey big successes…A warm and poignant memoir." -The Guardian (UK) " A Street Cat Named Bob has sold over 350,000 copies in the UK, and has been published in 25 languages." -- The Independent (UK) "An instantly bestselling memoir that, besides its heartwarming tale of their friendship, offers an insight into the injustice of life on the streets." -The Times (UK) "Fans . . . queued around the block at James and Bob's first signing. The purrfectly behaved Bob signed an impressive 180 books in just two hours." - Bookseller (UK), An instantly bestselling memoir that, besides its heartwarming tale of their friendship, offers an insight into the injustice of life on the streets., Move over, Marley. A stray cat from north London could be heading for the lap of luxury as the cinema's next box office pet sensation., A rich, moving story of the link between a street-wise cat and a man who earns his living on the streets--perfect for cat lovers., "A warm and poignant memoir of how an injured ginger cat transformed the life of a man living on the streets . . . A book with the strong ingredients that made Marley and Me and Dewey big successes ." - The Guardian (UK) "An instantly bestselling memoir that, beside its heartwarming tale of their friendship, offers an insight into the injustice of life on the streets." - The Times (UK) "A heartwarming tale with a message of hope." - Daily Mail (UK) "Fans . . . queued around the block at James and Bob's first signing. The purrfectly behaved Bob signed an impressive 180 books in just two hours." - Bookseller (UK)
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal636.80092/9 B
SynopsisThe Instant New York Times Bestseller James is a street musician struggling to make ends meet. Bob is a stray cat looking for somewhere warm to sleep. When James and Bob meet, they forge a never-to-be-forgotten friendship that has been charming readers from Thailand to Turkey. A Street Cat Named Bob is an international sensation, landing on the bestseller list in England for 52 consecutive weeks and selling in 26 countries around the world. When street musician James Bowen found an injured cat curled up in the hallway of his apartment building, he had no idea how much his life was about to change. James was living hand to mouth on the streets of London, barely making enough money to feed himself, and the last thing he needed was a pet. Yet James couldn't resist helping the strikingly intelligent but very sick animal, whom he named Bob. He slowly nursed Bob back to health and then sent the cat on his way, imagining that he would never see him again. But Bob had other ideas. This instant classic about the power of love between man and animal has taken the world by storm and is a perfect gift book for cat lovers., This inspiring bestseller is the heartwarming story of a street musician and the ginger cat who saved his life, The Instant New York Times bestseller! A Street Cat Named Bob is now a major motion picture, the film's all-star cast includes Luke Treadway ( Unbroken, Clash of the Titans ), Joanne Froggatt ( Downton Abbey ), and Ruta Gedmintas ( The Borgias ). James is a street musician struggling to make ends meet. Bob is a stray cat looking for somewhere warm to sleep. When James and Bob meet, they forge a never-to-be-forgotten friendship that has been charming readers from Thailand to Turkey. A Street Cat Named Bob is an international sensation, landing on the bestseller list in England for 52 consecutive weeks and selling in 26 countries around the world. When street musician James Bowen found an injured cat curled up in the hallway of his apartment building, he had no idea how much his life was about to change. James was living hand to mouth on the streets of London, barely making enough money to feed himself, and the last thing he needed was a pet. Yet James couldn't resist helping the strikingly intelligent but very sick animal, whom he named Bob. He slowly nursed Bob back to health and then sent the cat on his way, imagining that he would never see him again. But Bob had other ideas. This instant classic about the power of love between man and animal has taken the world by storm and is a perfect gift book for cat lovers.
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- Apr 11, 2016
This Cat Commands the Attention of All Readers!
Having seen mention of this story on Facebook, I decided to get a copy of "A Street Cat Named Bob" and see what made the cat so special and the story so compelling. Within only a few pages, I was absolutely engrossed in the tale of how this wayward ginger cat latched onto a young bloke who was battling many personal demons and the two became inseparable over time. I ended up reading the entire book in only three days and with very little time to spare for such things, that's most unusual indeed. I recommend "A Street Cat Named Bob" most highly, not only for fellow feline lovers, but those who enjoy learning of a human success story against all odds. Bloody good stuff, this!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Mar 07, 2016
I love this book, this shows that angels come in many forms to our lifes and Bob came to James for a reason, to help him to completly get out of his
addiction and changing the meaning of life for ever, if you buy the book get a box of tissues as well, you wont regret to buy this incredible book...did I said enough? I love it love it love it...if you need hope and need to believe again please buy the book Bob will appreciate....you too JamesVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 11, 2016
Easy reading
I absolutely LOVE this book! It's wonderfully written and so compelling that it's difficult to put down. The author just lays it all out there and you love him for it. I'm almost finished with it and I'll feel like I lost two beautiful friends when I turn the last page. Thank you James Bowen (and Bob of course).Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 08, 2018
A Street Cat Named Bob and How he saved my life.
Sometimes cute, sometimes very funny, sometimes serious. The guy Bob adopted has trials and tribulations but never feels sorry for himself.. Probably helps if you love cats.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Dec 12, 2024
Book is like Brand New!!
The book is in very good shape, like brand new! Bonus book-marker came with it, thank you.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 06, 2017
My cat, Bob Cat, Jr.
This book made me laugh and cry. Compelling story and like my own. My cat wandered into my life when my husband and other cat died. He has a special way about him just like Bob in the book. A must read!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 21, 2021
Inspiring animal story
Very inspiring story about a relationship between a cat and a homeless person who was an addict and how the cat becomes his best friend. Book was in great used condition and was good value.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 01, 2020
Street cat named Bob
I bought it as a gift for my granddaughter who read another one of the Bob books and couldn't wait to get a new one to read. She loves them.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Sep 01, 2018
Why I love this book .
I love this book & story.I saw the movie on dvd first & that’s how I knew about the book. The library had it but I wanted to own it. I’ve always had cats in my life & I love them .Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 07, 2016
Nicely bond book
I would recommend this to any reader. It captures the heart of any reader who has a love for animals . And a truly good vibe This is a true story of one mans fate and how a beautiful cat that finds him , and changes his life around for the better. It is the kind of story that you dont want to stop reading or put down. I highly recommend it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
