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Bob is an amazing cat who accompanies his best friend James on James' wanderings -- panhandling, visiting friends, and occasional grocery shopping. Everywhere they go together Bob gets attention and affection from total strangers. When James gets a job selling newspapers, and his own spot from which to sell them, Bob is the one who drags the buyers in with his soulful look and adorable manner.
James is a recovering addict, which begs the question of how a simple stray marmalade cat, who attaches himself to a down and outer like James, could possibly have saved the poor guy's life.
Read the book and see for yourself.
I so enjoyed this non-fiction story. It was a healthy break from all the true crime and psychological suspense stories I usually read. I understand Bob has become quite famous now, thanks to this book and its publicity. Good for him!!
James is a recovering addict, which begs the question of how a simple stray marmalade cat, who attaches himself to a down and outer like James, could possibly have saved the poor guy's life.
Read the book and see for yourself.
I so enjoyed this non-fiction story. It was a healthy break from all the true crime and psychological suspense stories I usually read. I understand Bob has become quite famous now, thanks to this book and its publicity. Good for him!!
What a fun read. Dog or cat lover will love this story. A cat rescues a drug addict and teaches him to go in the world. It started when the isolated man helps a injured cat.
This book is an amazing story of TWO lives being saved: Bob the Cat and James Bowen. I found the story fascinating and a great and humbling lesson on how we treat others in their times of need: both feline and human. The lessons in this book of life on the streets, coming back from personal problems, yet reaching out to love something else were eye opening. Hats off to "Big Issue", something I have never heard of, and their approach to giving a "Hand up and not a hand out" in terms of employment. Thanks James Bowen for sharing your story.
