
The World According to Bob
The Further Adventures of One Man and His Street-Wise Cat
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Kristopher Milnes
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James Bowen
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The sequel to the bestselling A Street Cat Named Bob continues the remarkable adventures of James and Bob showing - through new stories - how Bob's extraordinary street wisdom has shown James the meaning of friendship, loyalty, trust - and happiness.
"Since Bob had appeared, I'd made huge strides in my life. For more than a decade I'd been a homeless drug addict. I'd been lost to the world and forgotten what was important in life. Now I'd got myself back on my two feet, but as I put the past behind me, I was still stepping unsteadily into the future. I still needed help in the right direction. Bob was always there to offer guidance and friendship."
James and his street cat Bob have been on a remarkable journey together. In the years since their story ended in the bestselling A Street Cat Named Bob James, with Bob's help, has begun to find his way back to the real world.
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- Kate Rendham
- 02-23-15
A very touching story of human and animal relation
A heartwarming story of recovery from addiction to drugs. It's a beautiful book full of hope inspite of insurmountable difficulties living on the streets and eking out a bare living selling magazines. Not sentimental or soppy, just a beautifully told story of fortitude.
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- Adele
- 09-09-13
Most enjoyable cat story
What did you love best about The World According to Bob?
The wonderful meaning a relationship with a cat can give to your life.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The World According to Bob?
When Bob woke James when they reached the bus stop, preventing them to go way past home.
What does Kristopher Milnes bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Well I just loved knitting whilst someone read me the book. Kris managed to actually sound like a recovering drug addict, street person.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The epilogue - and the meaning this story gave to the last days of the dying lady.
Any additional comments?
Due to this book I will always view people who sell the Big Issue differently, and I pray that more people's lives will be touched by a cat. I would love for James to write more books so that we can follow his progress in his life. I'll keep a lookout James - well done and thanks for the heart warming tale.
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- Michael L. Blechynden
- 04-15-16
Great read
Great follow up the the previous book. Delightful reads,,looking forward to the next. Give them a look.
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- S.B.
- 07-28-15
Precious, inspiring story!!
I absolutely loved this book as much as the first and didn't want it to end. Thank you, James!
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- Ann
- 09-12-13
Fabulous!
I love James and Bob! Every book gets better. I have learned so much and have more awareness of others.
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- Rita
- 11-30-13
Touching Book
Would you consider the audio edition of The World According to Bob to be better than the print version?
Really inspiring book. I really enjoyed the narrator he delivered the book very well.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The World According to Bob?
The way they bonded together.
Which scene was your favorite?
Then Bob was trying to take care of James when James leg was infected.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
After James came out of the hospital and his friend came to meet him and she brought Bob with her and bob was a so excited to see James.That was so touching.
Any additional comments?
Loved the book!!
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- K J Malone
- 10-01-18
the other half of the story
A delightful follow up to A Street Cat Named Bob and How He Saved My Life, this audiobook continues with more charming Bob stories, then goes on to tell about how the first book came to be written. Another Delight!
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- Duffy
- 02-23-19
Not a Kitty person you will be after you meet Bob
I loved it, really related to the struggle. James and Bob have a strong bond. Dr Bob is better then therapy!
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- Ellen Amado
- 02-10-15
Another great book about Bob and James
I laughed and had many times of thought while I heard this book. I looked up the things on the Internet to see them in action, it was great. I am so glad that James' life got turned around and still wish I could meet them. Great story and book.
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- Aimee
- 07-07-14
Thank goodness for a sequel
What did you love best about The World According to Bob?
I loved all of it! It was great to hear more stories and learn how the book came about.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The World According to Bob?
I loved it when Bob sensed danger, he defended him and James when someone was trying to steal James backpack! What a clever kitty cat.
What about Kristopher Milnes’s performance did you like?
He was great and made the story a real pleasure to listen to.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
I loved the epilogue and even had a wee tear in my eye when it ended. I am a cat lover and love the bond that people can form with their pets.
Any additional comments?
I really hope this gets turned into a movie or more books. He is such a character and him and James are so lucky to have found each other. I just couldn't get enough of this story, they were both finished far too fast!!! I have been telling anyone and everyone about Bob and James. I wonder if I can teach my cat Chloe to high five :)
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