The World According to Bob

In this sequel to "A Street Cat Named Bob", author James Bowen brings us up to date with his and Bob's life a couple years on.  Their life on the streets of London continues on as it had been.  There are amusing and some very serious incidents recounted.  Bowen has come to realise that although Bob has a need for him, Bowen needs Bob even more.

Bowen comes to the depths of despair when his own health troubles result in him being hospitalised.  He thinks that it might be best if he let Bob go his own way.  However, when he comes out of the hospital he is greeted by a very happy Bob.  Their reunion is very heart warming.

Bob's story is written up in one of London's newspapers and before long, Bowen is offered a chance to tell their story in a book.  Unfortunately for the pair jealousy rears its ugly head when fellow sellers of The Big Issue become aware of the book.  It leads to Bowen giving up that source of income and returning to busking.  He isn't expecting any great return from his book, so he feels the need to busk to support himself and the cat that saved him.

James Bowen tells a very heartwarming story of his and Bob's life of the streets of London.  Cat lovers and non-cat lovers will see the importance of having a special love in one's life as both Bowen and Bob have discovered.  A great read.