A Gift From Bob

In this poignant new story, James Bowen recalls the last Christmas he was to spend on the streets, busking and selling the Big Issue with his cat Bob, before his life changed forever.

In 2010, the weather was as bleak as his prospects. Now at least he had Bob by his side – but his health was bad and he had no money for food or warmth.

What James learned through this toughest of times was to give his new life with Bob – and Christmas – a meaning it had never had before.