The world according to Bob : the further adventures of one man and his streetwise cat

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Title:

The world according to Bob : the further adventures of one man and his streetwise cat

Author:

Bowen, James, 1979- author.

Series:

Bob the cat.

Summary:

As James struggles to adjust to his transformation from street musician to international celebrity, Bob is at his side, providing moments of intelligence, bravery, and humor and opening his human friend's eyes to important truths about friendship, loyalty, trust--and the meaning of happiness. In the continuing tale of their life together, James shows the many ways in which Bob has been his protector and guardian angel through times of illness, hardship, even life-threatening danger. As they high-five together for their crowds of admirers, James knows that the tricks he's taught Bob are nothing compared to the lessons he's learnt from his street-wise cat. -- Amazon.

General Note:

Sequel to: A street cat named Bob.

Originally published in Great Britain in 2013 by Hodder & Stoughton, and Hachette UK Company. originally published in the U.S. in 2014 by Thomas Dunne Books, an imprint ofSt. Martin's Press.

Edition:

First St. Martin's Griffin edition.

Physical Description:

286 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm

Genre:

Autobiographies.

Personal Subject:

Bowen, James, 1979-

Subject Term:

Human-animal relationships.

Cats -- England -- London.

Cat owners -- Biography.

Street musicians -- Biography.

Homeless men -- Biography.

Geographic Term:

London (England)

Publisher:

Thomas Dunne Books, an imprint of St. Martin's Press,

Publication Date:

2015

2013

ISBN:

9781250067814

Publication Information:

New York, NY : Thomas Dunne Books, an imprint of St. Martin's Press, 2015.

Call Number:

636.8 BOWEN

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Cat lovers around the world embraced the New York Times bestselling heartwarming true story of James Bowen and A Street Cat Named Bob . Now, the busker and his feline friend are back in The World According to Bob: The Further Adventures of One Man and His Streetwise Cat --a touching and true sequel about one man and the cat that changed his life.

As James struggles to adjust to his transformation from street musician to international celebrity, Bob is at his side, providing moments of intelligence, bravery, and humor and opening his human friend's eyes to important truths about friendship, loyalty, trust--and the meaning of happiness.

In the continuing tale of their life together, James shows the many ways in which Bob has been his protector and guardian angel through times of illness, hardship, even life-threatening danger. As they high-five together for their crowds of admirers, James knows that the tricks he's taught Bob are nothing compared to the lessons he's learnt from his street-wise cat.

Readers who fell in love with Dewey and Marley will be eager for this gift book presenting the next chapters in the life of James and Bob.

Author Notes

James Bowen (born on March 15, 1979) was a street musician in London when he found Bob the Ginger cat in Spring, 2007. The pair, now famous around the world, have been inseparable ever since. Bowen wrote the bestselling book, A Street Cat Named Bob and How He Saved My Life in 2013. As their book climbed bestseller lists in many countries and their fame skyrocketed, Bob began to receive hand-knitted scarves from all over the world. One such scarf can be seen on the cover of the paperback edition.

(Bowker Author Biography)

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Prior to publishing his bestselling memoir, A Street Cat Named Bob, Bowen and his feline sidekick were barely scraping by when opportunity struck in the form of a newspaper story, entitled "Two Cool Cats," profiling the odd couple. The paper set off a wave of interest on Bowen and Bob, culminating in a book deal. Still reeling from the abrupt 180-degree turn his life took, Bowen recounts his transition to overnight celebrity in this equally engaging prequel. Cat-lovers expecting a heartwarming account of Bob's quirky behavior will certainly get that, but Bowen's focus is on the realities of homelessness. Harassment from uninformed, self-appointed do-gooders concerned about Bob's welfare, heartless citizens having a laugh at his expense, and a harrowing encounter with a fellow addict who overdosed on Bowen's doorstep are just a few of the anecdotes here; Bowen isn't looking to shock anyone or paint himself as a martyr. It's this smartly balanced blend of humor, pathos, and humility that 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. (May) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

1 The Nightwatchman	p. 1
2 New Tricks	p. 13
3 The Bobmobile	p. 29
4 The Odd Couple	p. 45
5 The Ghost on the Stairs	p. 59
6 The Garbage Inspector	p. 71
7 Cat on a Hoxton Roof	p. 87
8 None So Blind	p. 105
9 Bob's Big Night Out	p. 125
10 Tales of Two Cities	p. 137
11 Two Cool Cats	p. 159
12 The Joy of Bob	p. 179
13 Public Enemy No 1	p. 197
14 Pride and Prejudice	p. 209
15 The One That Saves Me	p. 221
16 Doctor Bob	p. 241
17 Basic Instincts	p. 251
18 Waiting for Bob	p. 265
Epilogue: Always	p. 275
Acknowledgements	p. 285

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