Beverly H. (GainesvilleGirl) - reviewed on 4/12/2014 + 215 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 3

A lovely memoir, written in a simplistic style, with sincerity, love and a bit of humor. Bob was abandoned and James found him. Or was it the other way around? James the man falls head over heels for the cat he names Bob. James is a recovering drug addict who lives in a "sheltered accommodation" flat in London and bounces around from spot to spot playing his guitar, singing and panhandling for the few pounds that help keep him afloat. Bob has somehow ended up on a doorstep in James's building injured, half starved, and very much alone. Thus begins a story of kindness, caring, and mutual understanding. The book is a quick read, but a good one. It touches the heart and if one loves animals, especially cats, there is an "uplifting" kind of feeling to it. Nothing terrible happens, and Bob does not die, both very happy things about this story, and as it goes on you realize that the cat is much more of a blessing to the man than anyone could ever hope for. I'm very glad I read it.

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