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 7 mins

Publisher's summary

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 and his street cat Bob have been on a remarkable journey together.

In the years since their story ended in the best-selling 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 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.

©2014 James & Bob Limited and Connected Content Limited (P)2013 Hachette Audio

very uplifting story

listening to this story really made me think, treat everyone with respect, do not look.down at people who are homejess and have nothing or barely have anything. buy them food as well.as their animals if they have animals. very inspiring story. Be thankful for what you have, little thibgs in life thst are important

sad to.hear Bob passed away, he was definitely a character. Rest in peace Bob Cat. hope you are doing well still and staying off the streets Mr
Bowan.

Bob and James: the Magic of Love

In the first book of this series, A Street Cat Bamed Bob, James Bowen struggles through dark days of escaping his dependence on drugs and living on the street when a ginger tom enters his life. Slowly, the love of a unique cat, more soulmate than pet, begins to pull James from the shadows of depression and destitution. Their story continues in this second tale that takes them onward in James' quest for independence and security. They face ill will, thieves, and injustice and finally achieve public acclaim as James' first book about his remarkable feline sidekick becomes an international best seller.

If you love cats and their special relationship with us, you will be entranced with Bob. And maybe your faith in love (and karma) will be a little stronger too.

From a cat lover

The book was an easy listening and definitely heartwarming book. I plan to read or listen to all the books in the series. Well done!

The world according to bob

I liked the way the reader read this book. I am a cat lover, so this book was perfect for me. I would recommend this book to other cat lovers.

Fulfilling

Another great story about Bob - a lucky cat and lucky person who found him. A wonderful gift for both. It is amazing how there can be such connections between a cat (or other animal) and humans. A fulfilling and enjoyable read!

Lovely Story

I can’t imagine the trials and tribulations of James Bowen. But, as someone who has had several feline friends through the years, I know how much cats can change our lives. All the cats I’ve had (Eliot, Ness, Lucy, Spenser and Penny) surely rescued me. I got the better end of the relationship deal I had with each. My grandmother used to say she wanted to come back as one of my cats because she knew how well cared for my furry friends were. That always made me smile. Still, they gave so much more to me that helped instill in me how important it is to treat everyone – both those with two legs or four – with love and kindness. Cars teach us so much.. What a gift!

a wonderful, uplifting story

a story about two unlikely characters that save each other in a rough world

Feel good book

Honest portrait of turning one’s life around. Loved the story. Also read the first book.

The cat and human relationship.

Nothing could be better than this excellent story of a profound human to cat relationship.

Thank you, James 😊

I absolutely loved the audiobook The World According to Bob by James Bowen, narrated by Kristopher Milnes. This is the 2nd audiobook I've listened to about Bob and James; the first was A Street Cat Named Bob, which I thoroughly enjoyed as much as this one!! Hearing about their adventures and day-to-day interactions kept me engaged from start to finish. I remember when I listened to the first book, I was so sad when it ended. I literally listened to it all in one day, and I kept saying that I can't believe it's already done. So, this time, I paced myself and spaced out my listening over the course of a week, so it would last longer. Still, it ended too soon, and I wanted to hear more. After looking around a bit, I was thrilled to learn about the movie (which I loved!!), as well as more audiobooks! I plan to listen to A Gift from Bob and The Little Book of Bob very soon. Yay!

There isn't anything I disliked about the storyline. James Bowen wrote a wonderful story about his life with Bob. So many parts reminded me of all the happy times I had with my kitty, BooBoo, who I miss dearly to this day. ❤ I loved how the descriptions and details made me feel like I was right there alongside them every step of the way...laughing and crying through life's ups, downs, joys, and sorrows. 

The narration by Kristopher Milnes is outstanding. I have no idea if James and Kristopher's voices even sound the same, but in my mind they do. As I listened to the story, I felt like James was the one telling it to me. The first book was also narrated by Milnes, so when I started this one, it was like being with an old friend again, without any time lost. I’m definitely happy I chose the audiobooks over just reading the print books because I was able to enjoy the story and the narration at the same time, which were both equally amazing!

Without hesitation, The World According to Bob by James Bowen, narrated by Kristopher Milnes is deserving of 5/5 stars across the board! I loved every minute of it! I highly recommend this audiobook to fans of memoirs and personal stories, as well as animal lovers, especially those who hold a special place in their hearts for cats. 

Thank you so much for reading my review. I hope it was helpful. :-)

James, if you read these reviews, I just want to say thank you so much for introducing Bob to the world and sharing pieces of your lives with us all. I recently learned of Bob's passing, and I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss. While nothing I can say will ease your pain, knowing how much your story made an impact on my life will hopefully bring a smile to your face. You have both brought me a great deal of joy and filled my heart with love; I am very grateful for that. Thank you so much.
❤ #RIPBob ❤