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The World According to Bob

Written By: James Bowen Published By: Thomas Dunne Books Reviewed By: Melissa Minners                Years ago, I learned about a man who credited his street cat rescue for saving his own life.  James Bowen truly believed that he and his cat Bob were meant to meet.  Bowen was at an all-time low, getting high onContinue reading “The World According to Bob”

A Street Cat Named Bob

Distributed by: Sony Pictures  Reviewed by Melissa Minners                 Years ago, I heard about A Street Cat Named Bob, a memoir written by a man who credits his survival to a cat.  It was not the first time I had heard about someone with an addiction problem crediting an animal with helping them kick theContinue reading “A Street Cat Named Bob”

A Street Cat Named Bob

Written by: James Bowen Published By: Thomas Dunne Books Reviewed by Melissa Minners                Years ago, I heard about a young man in London who wrote a book about how a street cat helped save his life.  James Bowen was a drug-addicted musician who couldn’t get straight until he met a street cat who neededContinue reading “A Street Cat Named Bob”

Rascal Sees A Therapist – Part 2

By Melissa Minners Therapist: Nice to see you have decided on a return visit. Rascal: As if I really wanna be here. Therapist: I thought I left this second visit entirely up to you. Rascal: Mreow!  Sure!  That was before I got locked up and sent to C.A.  I swear, I just don’t understand it! Continue reading “Rascal Sees A Therapist – Part 2”

Rascal Sees A Therapist

By Melissa Minners Rascal: Mreow, you see, I’ve been rather depressed lately. Therapist: And why do you think that is? Rascal: Mreow, you see, lately I’ve gained quite a few pounds.  It’s been affecting my arthritis…I can’t run as fast anymore.  Can’t catch mice like I used to.  Waterbugs are out of the question.  It’s…mreow….Continue reading “Rascal Sees A Therapist”