Monday, September 23, 2019

Book Review: The Little Book of Bob: Life Lessons from a Streetwise Cat by James Bowen


In spring of 2007, street busker James Bowen found an injured orange tabby in the hallway of his shelter home in North London. Their friendship changed both of their lives and led to the internationally bestselling book A Street Cat Named Bob.

But fame hasn't gone to James or Bob's heads. In Bob, James found a model for friendship, steadfastness, balance, and joy that we can all apply to our own lives. The Little Book of Bob is a heartfelt and wholesome book about how to be kinder to ourselves and kinder to the world around us.

Cats are amazing creatures, as all animal lovers know. Tender and wise, this is a little book with a big heart.


I'm a firm believer that our cats are wonderful teachers. We have so much to learn from them if only we took the time to listen to their gentle wisdom. James Bowen and his beloved Street Cat Bob have a stronger connection than most, thanks to the fact that they saved each other's lives years ago. This darling little book is filled with anecdotes about the one and only Bob, which James then applies a life lesson to be learned from it.

Anyone who loves Bob is sure to be charmed by this book, and you might just find yourself watching your own cats a little closer to discover the wisdom they have to offer!


I received a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review. This post contains affiliate links.

15 comments:

Andrea said...

Good review. Sounds like a book I'll have to check out.

Summer at sparklecat.com said...

I love Bob... I should check out his book.

Tyler (Staff Writer) said...

Wow, I just bought the movie version (A Street Cat Named Bob) on Saturday!

Catscue Cat Mom said...

What a beautiful review for what sounds like a beautiful story. Thanks.

Brian's Home Blog said...

Bob is such a wise one!

pilch92 said...

Great minds think alike- I did my review today too. XO

The Swiss Cats said...

Great review ! Purrs

Eastside Cats said...

Yes! This book is on my 'to read' list for sure! I LURV Bob!

Mickey's Musings said...

Mum saw a movie about Bob on Netflix.
It is a pawsome story.
Bet the book is even better :)
Purrs,Georgia,Julie and JJ

Momma Kat and Her Bear Cat (Katherine Kern) said...

I loved the movie ... though it was a bit difficult to watch because of my own past. Cats change everything if you give them the chance.

The Menagerie Mom said...

James and Bob are both so inspirational, and this book sounds like the purrfect proof of that. Another one for my to-read list!

Three Chatty Cats said...

I've read all of the James/Bob novels and even have the kids book. I'm sure I'll add this one to my collection!

meowmeowmans said...

Bob and James are awesome. We definitely have to check this book out!

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Dash Kitten Crew said...

I was lucky enough to receive this book as a gift. It is a dipping in book that you always find something in that resonates.

Lovely review Mudpie.