A Street Cat Named Bob: And How He Saved My Life Summary
James Bowen

A Street Cat Named Bob: And How He Saved My Life Overview

James Bowen's memoir, A Street Cat Named Bob, is the story of how a friendship between James and a stray cat impacted both. James was a recovering addict who had recently been homeless himself when he encountered Bob. Despite the fact that James felt he could barely take care of himself, he made it a point to give Bob food and offer him shelter, expecting the situation would be temporary. It turned out to be a second chance for both of them. James took several positive steps in his life during that time, mainly because he felt responsible for Bob. The novel's main themes are the effect of animals on humans, the need for companionship, and second chances.