Friday Book Share: A Street Cat Named Bob by James Bowen

Our cat was a little lost kitten with a torn ear. He’s grown into a sharp tomcat. Thanks for sharing the book Mae.

Hi, SEers! Mae here on my day to share a favorite book. This is always a tough one for me as there are so many great choices. Although my preferred reading genre is mystery/suspense/thriller, I often find gems elsewhere.

Such is the case with A Street Cat Named Bob by James Bowen. What makes this story so exceptional is that it’s true. James went from being a recovering drug addict and penniless busker to a bestselling international author—all because of his kindness toward a stray cat. His story has been made into a movie and he and Bob now do speaking engagements around the world. There is a Bob animated TV show, Bob books for kids, a Bob Twitter feed, website, and Instagram account. If you like Cinderella stories, you need to experience this tale of one man and his remarkable cat.

Here’s the blurb:

Book cover for A Street Cat Named Bob by James Bowen shows Bob, an orange tabby The Instant New York Times