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  • The World According to Bob

  • The Further Adventures of One Man and His Street-Wise Cat
  • By: James Bowen
  • Narrated by: Kristopher Milnes
  • Length: 6 hrs and 6 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (208 ratings)
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The World According to Bob

By: James Bowen
Narrated by: Kristopher Milnes
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Summary

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.

©2013 James & Bob Limited and Connected Content Limited (P)2013 Hodder & Stoughton

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How can you not love this book!

I was brought to tears in the middle of my office whilst listening to the last chapter. James mentioned a lady from Wales who lost her fight to cancer and I am proud to say I was one of her carers and that she was my reason for falling in love with these books! Every time is see Bobs face I think of her and how much she enjoyed the first book. I only wish she had got to read this one. Thank you James and Bob for sharing your story and giving hope and peace to people who truly need it.
Ps I really enjoyed this book as much as the first one.

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A great book makes you feel really good about life

this book is a real good feel factor book which made me realise how good life is. if you feel down read this book and you will realise how good life really is. I don't read my books but this book turn me into a reader. Just a great book

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Wonderful

Would you consider the audio edition of The World According to Bob to be better than the print version?

I have read A Street Cat Named Bob and listened to The World According to Bob and enjoyed both. The narrator was excellent.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Because I am 'a cat person' obviously Bob. The bond between James and Bob is so telepathic.

What does Kristopher Milnes bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Pathos

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

Yes

Any additional comments?

I just can't get enough of the details regarding this story and even follow James on Facebook. I am also looking forward to the film. I just missed seeing Bob whilst I was in a shop in Notting Hill. I only saw the cameraman with 'A Street Cat Names Bob' written on the camera. Pity.

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A Brilliant Sequel!

If you enjoyed "A Street Cat Named Bob," you'll enjoy this one too. James Bowen continues his story of life on the streets with Bob. Kristopher Milnes is easy to listen to. Highly recommended!

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Excellent Sequel

Purchased straight after Streetcat. Fantastic read. Epilogue is extremely moving. Off to buy the next book now.

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Wonderful

Where does The World According to Bob rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It's definitely in the top 10 at the moment

What was one of the most memorable moments of The World According to Bob?

too many to mention as a cat lover and owner I can appreciate so many Bob moments such as the worm scene, dog companions, mad women trying to steal Bob, cycling through London with Bob, Bob on the bus, Bob envy and so many more.

What about Kristopher Milnes’s performance did you like?

Excellent

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Laugh

Any additional comments?

Bob is a dream, this follows on from Bob by James Bowen, I just love everything about this cat. I have found this so enjoyable and it has been a really easy listen but its not froth and sympathy it is an enlightening tale of the bond between man and cat. This dispels myths about cats being indifferent to people and shows their true nature, that any cat owner will recognise.

James & Bob live in London and sell the Big Issue, as a recovering drug user Bob gives James a sense of purpose and their bond grows stronger everyday. It is heartwarming, easy going and I couldn't wait to get to the end to see how their life unfurls.

That this is true story is even more brilliant and I wish James and Bob continued happiness and literary success.

Enjoy - share it on a car journey with the kids

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I loved this book

The stories of Bob and James have helped me connect with one of my students who is autistic. He told me he was reading these books so I told him I would read them too and I am pleased I did, not only did I enjoy the books but they enabled me to break the ice to engage more with the student.

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Really good story

Loved the book, bob was such a character! Really enjoyed listening to this as much as the others!

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Inspirational

Beautiful story of the struggles in life, which get turned around by a chance meeting with a cat, which in turn gives the author a new perspective on life, and life has hope again. I recommend this book to anyone and everyone. It’s definitely worth reading.

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fantastic

I absolutely loved this book, being such a couple upon myself, I understand the bond very deeply. Hopefully there will be more books I can read like this.

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