I Love Cat's

Those who know me will know that I LOVE Cats, and have done so since I was a very little girl. Most of my life growing up I've had a cat in my life and don't know what I would do without them. Earlier this year my family acquired two beautiful kittens from our local animal shelter and while they two 'girls" could not be more different (they aren't actually sisters - although we do call them that!) they never cease to brighten up our lives. My kitten Tilly (Mia 'belongs' to my dad) loves nothing better than to curl up on my chest and go to sleep - although now that she is getting to be quite big this sometimes causes breathing issues when she squashes her shelf up against my neck!) I can't imagine my life without them.


Tilly's favourite sleeping spot as a kitten

"Sisters"

Mia in a state of total relaxation getting a foot massage from Dad

I just finished reading the newest instalment of Bob the Street Cat who changed the life of James when he decided to 'adopt' James as his owner. I thought I would post the view from both books here - if you haven't read about Bob yet - you should! You don't have to read the first one to read the second book but it does help round things out.

A Street Cat Named Bob: How One Man and His Cat Found Hope on the Streets by James Bowen

An encouraging look at how Bob changed James life. A refreshing tale because he doesn't try and make excuses for how his life ended up.

James ended on drugs, homeless and a bit lost in life, but while busking on the streets of London and trying to sell the Big Issue he is "adopted" by a street cat he names Bob, and having someone else to be responsible helps James to make some positive changes in his life. Bob does his part in trying to repay James assistance in his life as well in this relationship.

This is a honest and upfront biography and James doesn't try to sugar coat his failings. This is not just a book for animal lovers

The World According to Bob: The further adventures of one man and his street-wise cat by James Bowen      

The World according to Bob is a great follow up book from "A Street Cat Called Bob" and lets you know how things have been going. Some parts overlap a bit as this book starts before James got the contract to write his first book but isn't repetitive.

I really liked the honesty of this book, James never tries to make himself appear better than he or his situation is - its always very honest and upfront. The antics of Bob a heart warming and remind me of my own cats - especially the part when James was sick and Bob was trying to give him a "cat scan".

For me I found this was a fast read (only too me 3 hours) but was enjoyable. If you want to know more about Bob and James they are also on Facebook.