A Gift from Bob: How a Street Cat Helped One Man Learn the Meaning of Christmas - Softcover

Bowen, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1250104963 ISBN 13: 9781250104960

Publisher: A Thomas Dunne Book for St. Martin's Griffin, 2016

Synopsis

In this poignant new story, A Gift from Bob, James Bowen recalls the last Christmas he was to spend on the streets, busking and selling the Big Issue with his cat Bob.

In 2010, the weather was as bleak as his prospects. Christmas had always been the time he dreaded. Now at least he had Bob by his side, but his health was poor, and he had no money for food or warmth. There was no choice but to venture out onto the frozen streets to earn enough to pay for his electricity and―with luck―to afford some small treats for Christmas as well.

What James learned through this toughest of times was to give his new life with Bob―and Christmas―a meaning it had never had before.

About this title

About the Author

JAMES BOWEN was a street musician in London who found Bob the Cat in spring 2007, and the pair, now famous around the world, has been inseparable ever since. As their books climbed bestseller lists in many countries, and their fame skyrocketed, Bob began to receive hand-knitted scarves from all over the world. He can do a great high five and remains a modest fellow despite the glory that has been heaped upon him.

Review

“Bowen, a London street musician turned bestselling author and YouTube sensation, shares how his life has changed since he took in an alley cat named Bob.” ―People

“A rich, moving story--perfect for cat lovers.” ―Kirkus

“Bowen's sequel to the international bestseller A Street Cat Named Bob is every bit as good as the first book...At it's core The World According to Bob is an age-old and simple lesson in the ways people and the animals who love them can work everyday miracles.” ―Best Friends Magazine

“This smartly balanced blend of humor, pathos, and humility makes Bowen such an engaging narrator, and it's no wonder the unlikely duo have inspired so many followers on Facebook as well as in real life. Bowen has crafted a terrific sequel to an amazing and inspiring story that's just beginning.” ―Publishers Weekly (starred review) on The World According to Bob

“The author's Street Cat Named Bob climbed onto the New York Times best-seller list as it touched the hearts of cat lovers...Now comes a sequel to that beguiling book, and this human-feline team has not lost any of its extraordinariness.” ―Booklist (starred review) on The World According to Bob

“A simple, heartwarming story of continued companionship and mutual trust and respect...sure to be another best-seller.” ―Kirkus Reviews on The World According to Bob

About this edition

• Publisher: A Thomas Dunne Book for St. Martin's Griffin
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1250104963
• ISBN 13: 9781250104960
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192