A Street Cat Named Bob: How one man and his cat found hope on the streets

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Una de las cosas más bonitas que nos enseña el propio Bowen en su historia es el gran papel que juega Bob es su recuperación, ya que desde que este aparece en su vida, siente la necesidad de cambiarla, de buscar un mejor futuro que ayude a mantenerlos a salvo tanto a él, como a su mejor amigo, Bob. Una de las cosas que más claras tengo de la vida, es que estoy cien por cien seguro del poder curativo de nuestras relaciones con otros animales. La vida es menos dura y nuestras mentes están más sanas con ellos cerca. Parece que son ellos los que nos necesitan más, pero el libro refleja bien que es más bien al contrario. Since Bob seemed keen to accompany James to work, he constructed a harness from shoelaces and began to bring him along to his regular spots in Covent Garden and Piccadilly, travelling in the window seat of the number 73 bus. The public reaction was positive and the pair became popular, their visibility increasing still further when James began selling the Big Issue. Soon the public began uploading videos of James and Bob to YouTube, and tourists from across the world would visit Covent Garden to see them. During this time, James decided to withdraw the methadone treatment; he credits his success to Bob, saying “I believe it came down to this little man. He came and asked me for help, and he needed me more than I needed to abuse my own body. He is what I wake up for every day now... he’s definitely given me the right direction to live my life.” I have however given it a 4* just for the happy story that it is. A story about true companionship, and not only that, but how unique Bob is himself. I have had cats all my life, and I am pretty sure none of them would sit with me on the bus, in the street or anywhere other than when they are in a safe haven of home. This truly is a unique connection and friendship.

https://www.bigissue.com/culture/film/tributes-pour-in-for-street-cat-bob-from-fans-all-over-the-world/ I have read many stories about cats, but this is by far by favourite. Not only is Bob lovable, clever and a bit fiesty, James comes across as an incredibly warm and clever man, with a real knowledge about cats and the perfect owner for Bob. Their story is funny, emotional and uplifting and reminds you that all you need is a best friend to help you get through life. There are some great pieces of information about cats and I was also surprised to learn exactly how the Big Issue works, something that I didn't quite understand before. Lobb, Adrian. "Support Street Cat Bob and James Bowen's bid for Christmas number one". Yours Magazine. Archived from the original on 29 January 2021 . Retrieved 7 March 2020.This is a story of love and devotion and how sometimes we are sent little signs of help and encouragement we just have to learn how to recognise them and I am sure that James was so happy that he paid attention to the cat hanging outside his apartment as his life was never the same again. And I am very glad he did. It’s a book about second chances. It’s a book about how people can completely turn their lives around given the opportunity. It’s a book that teaches us not to judge the washed-up junkies that are so desperately looking for a small glimmer of hope to grasp hold of. 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. In October 2019, it was announced that a film adaptation of the book, directed by Charles Martin Smith and written by Garry Jenkins, would be going into production in late 2019 with a view to a cinema release in 2020. [18] A Gift from Bob, was released on 6 November 2020, with both Luke Treadaway and Bob reprising their roles. Cat lovers and happy-ending lovers READ THIS! Anyone who is a close-minded, 'The sun' reader you MUST read this.

Technically and structurally speaking, this novel isn’t anything special. It’s not particularly well crafted or well written. It’s okay. It’s basic. But I’m completely willing to overlook these elements because of the power of the story. It’s a story that needed to be told because it is an important one and it’s very touching. The author is not a writer by trade, and he knows his weaknesses: he just needed a way to get his story out there. Bob: No Ordinary Cat is a version of the book A Street Cat Named Bob re-written specifically for children. It was released on Valentine's Day 2013. Bob to the Rescue is a second children's picture book, written again with Garry Jenkins and illustrated by Gerald Kelley. It was published by Random House in September 2014. Macaferri Music (22 November 2018). "James Bowen – And Then Came Bob [Official Video]". YouTube . Retrieved 26 August 2020.

Following the announcement of Bob's death, The Big Issue magazine was inundated with tributes, messages and memories of Bob from all over the world. [9] Books and films [ edit ]

Bowen was born in Surrey on 15 March 1979 to John and Penelope Bowen (née Hartford-Davis). Following his parents' divorce, three years later he moved to Australia with his mother. As they moved frequently, Bowen seldom made friends and was often bullied at school. He later dropped out of education in his second year of high school, becoming a self-confessed "tearaway kid". Godwin, Richard (20 March 2012). "Bob the busking cat". Evening Standard . Retrieved 2 November 2015. Hammond, Elaine. "A Street Cat Named Bob review – so much kitty litter". Shoreham Herald . Retrieved 7 March 2020.This is a wonderful feel good read, it’s an inspiring story and its very simply told and yet you must keep reminding yourself "this really happened" and it’s a story about a man and his beloved cat. This book made me realise you can pass a man in the street without giving him a second glance but try passing a cute ginger cat with a man in the street and you will have eyes only for the cat Charles Martin Smith to Direct 'A Street Cat Named Bob' Sequel". The Hollywood Reporter. 8 October 2019 . Retrieved 23 March 2020. a b Flood, Alison. "Bob the Street Cat books top 1m copies in UK". The Guardian . Retrieved 2 November 2015. Now for Bob, I had to fight the crazy urge to squeeze the book whenever my eye fell on the ohmygodidsqueezehimtodeath cover. Being the crazy cat lady that I proudly am, I fell in love with every single detail about Bob and he did remind me a lot of my own cat which obviously doubled his adorableness by 10000000. 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.

James Bowen writes with absolute honesty and describes life on the streets really well and I feel like I learned a lot from this book; about animals, humans, and London! His story really touched me and I felt a great connection to him that by the end of the book I felt genuinely PROUD of him for getting so far and never giving up. I found it really interesting when he said that before he had Bob he felt invisible but as soon as he got him people started noticing them everywhere and were much more friendly. I'm totally aware he mentioned this in good light but I just couldn't help feeling a little sad about how we rarely really see each other. James Bowen is an author and musician currently based in London. He is author of A Street Cat Named Bob, which tells his life story. McCahill, Mike. "A Street Cat Named Bob review – so much kitty litter". The Guardian . Retrieved 3 March 2017. 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!).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. Profits from And Then Came Bob were donated to The Big Issue Foundation, supporting homeless people across the UK. [31] [25] Bowen and his team made a bid to get And Then Came Bob to a UK Christmas No. 1 in 2018. [32] [33] Awards [ edit ] My Name is Bob is a picture book for young children, written by Bowen with Garry Jenkins and illustrated by Gerald Kelley, published by Random House in the UK in April 2014. It imagines Bob's life prior to him meeting Bowen. 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. a b "YouTube: James Bowen – And Then Came Bob (Official Video)". YouTube . Retrieved 23 March 2020.