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From the author of A Christmas Gift from Bob, the original bestseller and heartwarming story of the life-saving friendship between a man and his streetwise cat



''[Bob] has entranced London like no feline since the days of Dick Whittington.'' (Evening Standard)

''A heartwarming tale with a message of hope'' (Daily Mail)

''Reminded me how amazing having a cat can be'' (Glamour)

* * * * * * * *

The uplifting true story of an unlikely friendship between a man on the streets of Covent Garden and the ginger cat who adopts him and helps him heal his life. Now a major motion picture starring Luke Treadaway.

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 pe

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An instantly bestselling memoir that, beside its heart-warming tale of their friendship, offers an insight into the injustice of life on the streets that's by turns frustrating and life-affirming. * The Times *
A heartwarming tale with a message of hope. * Daily Mail *
A true story and ideal for anyone like me who's a bit mad when it comes to felines. * Glamour *

A Street Cat Named Bob

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      Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
      Publication Date: 13/09/2012
      ISBN13: 9781444737110, 978-1444737110
      ISBN10: 1444737112

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      From the author of A Christmas Gift from Bob, the original bestseller and heartwarming story of the life-saving friendship between a man and his streetwise cat



      ''[Bob] has entranced London like no feline since the days of Dick Whittington.'' (Evening Standard)

      ''A heartwarming tale with a message of hope'' (Daily Mail)

      ''Reminded me how amazing having a cat can be'' (Glamour)

      * * * * * * * *

      The uplifting true story of an unlikely friendship between a man on the streets of Covent Garden and the ginger cat who adopts him and helps him heal his life. Now a major motion picture starring Luke Treadaway.

      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 pe

      Trade Review
      An instantly bestselling memoir that, beside its heart-warming tale of their friendship, offers an insight into the injustice of life on the streets that's by turns frustrating and life-affirming. * The Times *
      A heartwarming tale with a message of hope. * Daily Mail *
      A true story and ideal for anyone like me who's a bit mad when it comes to felines. * Glamour *

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