A Street Cat Named Bob Audiobook By James Bowen cover art

A Street Cat Named Bob

And How He Saved My Life

Preview
Try for $0.00
Access a growing selection of included Audible Originals, audiobooks, and podcasts.
You will get an email reminder before your trial ends.
Audible Plus auto-renews for $7.95/mo after 30 days. Upgrade or cancel anytime.

A Street Cat Named Bob

By: James Bowen
Narrated by: Kristopher Milnes
Try for $0.00

$7.95 a month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy for $6.99

Buy for $6.99

Confirm purchase
Pay using card ending in
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Taxes where applicable.
Cancel

About this listen

When street musician James Bowen found an injured cat curled up in the hallway of his apartment building, he had no idea how much his life was about to change. James was living hand to mouth on the streets of London, barely making enough money to feed himself - the last thing he needed was a pet. Yet, James couldn't resist helping the strikingly intelligent, but very sick animal, whom he named Bob. He slowly nursed Bob back to health and then sent the cat on his way, never imagining that he would see him again. But Bob had other ideas.

©2012 James Bowen and Garry Jenkins (P)2012 Hachette Audio
Entertainment & Celebrities Pets & Animal Care Celebrity Cats Feel-Good Inspiring Heartfelt
adbl_web_global_use_to_activate_webcro768_stickypopup

What listeners say about A Street Cat Named Bob

Highly rated for:

The Story Aspect Of The Audiobook "a Street Cat Named Bob" Revolves Around The Remarkable Bond Between James Bowen, A Recovering Addict And Former Homeless Busker, And Bob, The Stray Ginger Cat Who Changed His Life. It Is A Heartwarming, Inspiring, And Uplifting Tale That Highlights The Transformative Power Of Love And Companionship. The Narrative Touches Upon Themes Of Overcoming Addiction, Homelessness, Poverty, Redemption, And Second Chances. While Some Reviewers Found The Ending Abrupt Or The Characters Underdeveloped, The Overall Consensus Praises The Touching Account Of The Human-animal Connection That Helped James Find Purpose And Turn His Life Around.
Average customer ratings
Overall
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    763
  • 4 Stars
    169
  • 3 Stars
    48
  • 2 Stars
    17
  • 1 Stars
    13
Performance
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    735
  • 4 Stars
    138
  • 3 Stars
    38
  • 2 Stars
    12
  • 1 Stars
    5
Story
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    693
  • 4 Stars
    158
  • 3 Stars
    49
  • 2 Stars
    13
  • 1 Stars
    11

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    4 out of 5 stars

James and Bob won my heart

What made the experience of listening to A Street Cat Named Bob the most enjoyable?

Knowing it is a true story! It restored my faith in the kindness of humans and willingness to sacrifice for our animal companions. Seeing how they reward our kindness with their love.

What did you like best about this story?

The way it proves "what goes around comes around." James used his last bit of money to help Bob and was rewarded by Bob helping him in more ways than one.

What about Kristopher Milnes’s performance did you like?

I did not realize he wasn't James Bowen. He sounds just like you would expect James to sound.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes even though I've never done that with any book.

Any additional comments?

I thought this was probably some little-known book! I did not find out until I finished listening to it that it had become a bestseller and a movie, videos were on You Tube, and it had a Facebook fan page. I was very happy to hear that it had brought fame and fortune to James and Bob. I feel it is well deserved.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

7 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    4 out of 5 stars

A delightful redemptive story.

wonderful true story of a remarkable and loyal cat and how the love of and responsibility for this animal inspired a drug dependant, street performer to clean up his life and pick himself up out of the gutters.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Astounding. 5☆'s.

♡it. Have listened to the entire book numerous times. Looking to purchase the rest of them.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Both characters

I loved the entire story. Again, one of the best books in my Audible experience.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

A wonderful reminder that everyone has a story.

It's heartfelt and honest; simple but impactful. I enjoyed this tale very much. says much about how animals can open doors to ourselves and to others. In a world where sho many are (or feel) alone this inspiring story echoes with many of my past experiences with animal companions and makes it accommodating and meaningful to most people.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Couldn’t stop listening

I listened to this story one day. It is a fantastic memoir! Bob truly is a unique friend!!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

good true story

loved it, enjoyed the story and the reading was wonderful. I want to read more.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

I felt like I was missing Bob by the end.

After listening to all the chapters, I watch “Bobcat and I.” The Book and the video were so matching I felt like something was missing at the end, and I think it was Bob.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

CAT-TASTIC!!!!

I first watched the movie based upon this book. I loved it. The book is different but not in any negative way. This book is phenomenal. It should be required reading in public education.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

A Blessing in Disguise!

Loved the relationship of Bob & James! Good story, great writing skills! Nothing like a pet story!!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!