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) Resumiendo, lectura recomendable para aquellos que sean animalistas, creo que entenderán el mensaje y disfrutarán con ella. Si no es tu caso, no te recomiendo que lo leas, ya que no creo que lo disfrutes demasiado. A few times reading this book I was choked with emotion and tearful and many more times I smiled whilst reading and kept reading out passages out to my husband (who would roll his eyes at my enthusiasm!). He added: “It’s as simple as that. He gave me so much more than companionship. With him at my side, I found a direction and purpose that I’d been missing.” This whole story was amazing I could not put the book down. People do not give cats credit for how clever they are and I know from growing up with cats and having one now they are very clever!.

As a cat lover and owner of exactly the same breed of cat as Bob when my friend in my Book club told me about this book I had to read it!. McNary, Dave (4 November 2015). "AFM: 'A Street Cat Named Bob' Sells to Key Markets". Variety . Retrieved 29 December 2015. McNary, Dave (24 August 2015). "Luke Treadway in 'A Street Cat Named Bob' Movie: Actor to Star in Film". Variety . Retrieved 2 November 2015. Kanczula, Antonia (15 March 2012). "Bob the cat's star turn". Islington Now.co.uk . Retrieved 2 November 2015.Revealed: Street Cat Named Bob died after being hit by a car, says ex-heroin addict owner of Ginger Tom". whatsnew2day . Retrieved 25 June 2020. The following version of the book was used to create this study guide: Bowen, James, and Jenkins, Garry. A Street Cat Named Bob. St. Martin's Press, New York, NY, 2012. Kindle AZW file. One day, while busking, James gets into an argument with a thug causing the crowd to get in a brawl with the man and James getting arrested for it. Although found innocent, he is prohibited from busking for six months. At the pharmacy where he is waiting to receive his methadone, Betty notices James; they argue and go their separate ways. Later, James visits the offices of The Big Issue to make some more money for him and Bob. He regains his popularity with tourists by selling The Big Issue. In spring 2007, Bowen realised he wanted to better himself for the sake of Bob and he decided to quit the heroin he was on and go onto a methadone programme. He continued busking in Covent Garden and living in a supported housing programme in Tottenham, London.

Living in Britain (Probably anywhere, in fact) There is a lot of irritation and even anger towards homeless people, it's very close-minded and I think ANYONE could benefit from reading this book. You see it from a whole new perspective and I do believe Bob makes that easier. Humans seem to find it easier to feel compassion towards animals and not our own which is why this book will catch ANY animal lovers heart. You can feel James has a connection with Bob, he makes it so evident. This is a wonderful feel good true story about a street Cat named Bob and his owner a recovering heroin addict and the streets of London. The Little Book of Bob: Life Lessons from a Street-Wise Cat collects together pieces of wisdom Bowen has accumulated during his years sharing his life with his 'streetwise' cat. It was published by Hodder & Stoughton on 1 November 2018. Bob was kept as an indoor cat in his later life, occasionally being walked in his harness in a local park by Bowen. A purpose-built catio was commissioned by Bowen to allow Bob secure access to their garden. [6]

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On 24 August 2015, it was announced that Roger Spottiswoode would direct a film based on the book A Street Cat Named Bob by James Bowen, while Tim John scripted the film. [4] Adam Rolston would produce the film through his Shooting Script Films. [4] The Exchange sold the film's international rights. [6] Maria Nation also wrote the script. [7]

Lobb, Adrian (3 December 2018). "Support Street Cat Bob and James Bowen's bid for Christmas number one". The Big Issue . Retrieved 7 March 2020.On 13 June 2020, Bob was fed in the kitchen of their home in Surrey and last seen at approximately 11:00 p.m., before Bowen noticed he was missing half an hour later. [7] On Monday 15 June 2020, two days after going missing, Bob was found dead at the side of a road around half a mile from his home and taken to a nearby vet's practice. Bowen was informed by the vet over the phone. The cause of death was determined to be haematoma from a head-on collision with a car, the driver of which remains unknown. [8] Bob had escaped through a skylight that had mistakenly been left ajar. He was thought to be aged between 14 and 16 years old. Lo mejor sin duda y el gran punto fuerte de la historia, es la relación entre Bob y James. El modo en el que Bob le cambia la vida a James y le ayuda a salir de las drogas y a enderezar su vida, es algo que nos llega a todos aquellos que tenemos mascotas. Y es que de normal se suele decir que somos nosotros los humanos, los que rescatamos a nuestras mascotas y les damos una vida mejor, pero pocas veces se comenta lo mucho que ellos cambian nuestras vidas para mejor y lo importante que es su compañía y afecto.