Bücher von James Bowen

The original bestseller and heartwarming story of the life-saving friendship between a man and his streetwise cat'[Bob] has entranced London like no feline since the days of Dick Whittington.' (Evening Standard)'A heartwarming tale with a message of hope' (Daily Mail)'Reminded me how amazing having a cat can be' (Glamour)* * * * * * * *The uplifting true story of an unlikely friendship between a man on the streets of Covent Garden and the ginger cat who adopts him and helps him heal his life. Now a major motion picture starring Luke Treadaway.When James Bowen found an injured, ginger street cat curled up in the hallway of his sheltered accommodation, he had no idea just how much his life was about to change. James was living hand to mouth on the streets of London and the last thing he needed was a pet.Yet James couldn't resist helping the strikingly intelligent tom cat, whom he quickly christened Bob. He slowly nursed Bob back to health and then sent the cat on his way, imagining he would never see him again. But Bob had other ideas.Soon the two were inseparable and their diverse, comic and occasionally dangerous adventures would transform both their lives, slowly healing the scars of each other's troubled pasts.A Street Cat Named Bob is a moving and uplifting story that will touch the heart of anyone who reads it.IF you love A Street Cat Named Bob, don't miss The Little Book of Bob, the new book from James and Bob.

The incredible and heartwarming sequel to the bestselling A Street Cat Named Bob'Close proximity to animals does wonders for your mental health. Close proximity to this book will do wonders for it, too.' (Daily Mail)* * * * * * *'Since Bob has appeared, I've made huge strides in my life. For more than a decade I was a homeless drug addict. I was lost to the world and had forgotten what was important in life. Now I've got myself back on my two feet, but as I put the past behind me, I'm still stepping unsteadily into the future. I still need help in the right direction. Bob is always there to offer guidance and friendship.' (James, on Bob)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.Almost every day, Bob provides moments of intelligence, bravery and humour, at the same time opening his human friend's eyes to important truths about friendship, loyalty, trust - and the meaning of happiness. In The World According to Bob, the continuing tale of their life together, James shows the many ways in which Bob has been his protector and guardian angel through times of illness, hardship, even life-threatening danger. As they high five together for their crowds of admirers, James knows that the tricks he's taught Bob are nothing compared to the lessons he's learnt from his street-wise cat.For more stories from James and Bob's adventures, don't miss The Little Book of Bob, a pocket-friendly compilation of wisdom from the world's favourite street-wise cat.

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James geht es richtig schlecht: Als Straßenmusiker kann er kaum überleben. Und von den Drogen kommt er auch nicht weg.Eines Tages findet er einen halb verhungerten, verletzten Kater. Er hat Mitleid mit dem kleinen Kerl und nimmt ihn auf. Bob, so nennt er den Kater. James merkt schnell: Mit Bob wird sich sein Leben verändern.Als ich am nächsten Morgen mit meiner Gitarre aus der Haustür trat, saß Bob dort. Er sah aus, als hätte er auf mich gewartet. Schnurrend lief er auf mich zu und rieb sich an meinem Bein. "Nein, mein Lieber, ich muss los, ich muss zur Arbeit, Geld verdienen." Mit langen Schritten ging ich weiter. Doch Bob trabte hinter mir her. Er ließ sich einfach nicht abschütteln!Bob, der Streuner erzählt die wahre Geschichte von James Bowen und seinem Kater Bob. Das Buch wurde millionenfach verkauft, und 2016 kam der Film in die Kinos.

Bewegend und voller Hoffnung - jetzt die ganze Geschichte im DoppelbandAls James Bowen den verwahrlosten Kater vor seiner Wohnungstür fand, hätte man kaum sagen können, wem von beiden es schlechter ging. James schlug sich nur mit Mühe als Straßenmusiker durch, aber den abgemagerten Kater wollte er nicht abweisen. Er nahm ihn auf, pflegte ihn gesund und ließ ihn wieder laufen - doch Bob liebte sein neues Herrchen mehr als die Freiheit und blieb. In seinem zweiten Buch erzählt James, wie Bob ihm in harten Zeiten und selbst in lebensgefährlichen Situationen immer wieder den Weg weist. Mit seiner Klugheit, seinem Mut und seinem Humor hat der Kater ihn gelehrt, was Freundschaft, Loyalität und Glück wirklich bedeuten.

Wie geht die Geschichte von Bob, dem Streuner weiter?Seit Bob da ist, hat sich mein Leben sehr verändert. Ich war ein obdachloser Straßenmusiker ohne Perspektive und ohne eine Idee, was ich aus meinem Leben machen sollte. Nun stehe ich wieder mit zwei Beinen auf der Erde, ich habe die Vergangenheit hinter mir gelassen, aber ich weiß nicht, was die Zukunft bringen wird. Ich brauche wohl immer noch Unterstützung, um auf meinem Weg zu bleiben. Zum Glück steht mir Bob mit seiner Freundschaft und seiner Klugheit zur Seite.Die wunderbare Geschichte der Freundschaft zwischen James und seinem Kater wurde mit "Bob, der Streuner" zum Welt-Bestseller. In seinem neuen Buch erzählt James, wie Bob ihm in harten Zeiten und selbst in lebensgefährlichen Situationen immer wieder den Weg weist.Mit Fotos von James und Bob

A gift book of wisdom from Bob, everyone's favourite street cat.

The Coral Reef Era: From Discovery to Decline

The phenomenal bestseller A Street Cat Named Bob, featuring best friends James and street cat Bob, now available as a special edition for children aged 11 and above.'We are all given second chances every day of our lives, but we don't usually take them. Then I met Bob.'James Bowen was a homeless musician, busking on the streets of London to survive. But the moment he met an injured stray cat with ginger fur and big green eyes, his life began to change. Together James and Bob the cat faced the world - and won. A purrfectly true 'tail' of love and friendship to make you smile!Please note contains some drug references.