James Bowen, from Carshalton, Surrey, left, pictured with his cat Bob has found love with Monika Hertes, right, who has a cat called Pom Pom. Neither Bob nor Pom Pom were present earlier this month when James got down on one knee and asked Monika to marry him while on holiday in Tenerife. Like James and Bob all these years ago, they are working their way out of poverty and hoping for a brighter future. James frequently represents financial institutions and their officers and directors in a wide variety of disputes. ‘It was hard to read about James going through such difficult times. ‘Aside from that, I’m happy that I’m now in a position to be a voice for the voiceless. Source: James Bowen & Streetcat Bob’s Facebook. “It is so fitting that it should be hitting the streets at this particular time. His eight books, including the first, A Street Cat Named Bob, have sold nine million copies in more than 40 languages. He is also Managing Director of Kotinos Partners Limited. She was living in Wood Green, North London, and working in the hospitality industry. ‘I’m so grateful I get to do it.’, While Pom Pom is still only six, Bob is thought to be between 14 or 15 years old — which would place him in his mid-70s in cat years. Among the crowds that thronged to see them was a literary agent. Published: 22:29 GMT, 25 July 2019 | Updated: 11:02 GMT, 26 July 2019. 12,856 talking about this. Bowen now dedicates his time to helping numerous charities that involve homelessness, literacy, and … They recently took on a new kitten, Mr Jynxie, a ginger and white tom who was abandoned by his mother. We followed all the rules': Devastated fiancée of man, 32, who died of Covid begs Britons... MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: A spectacular and public-spirited offer Boris Johnson should accept. James Bowen considers... James Bowen 28 Jan 2020 Why I’m cautiously optimistic about Ofsted. I’ve got my new boys here, Bandit … ‘As soon as I put one on him he swaggers around,’ says James. The pair soon became a popular sight in Covent Garden, where Bob either sat at James’s feet or on his shoulders. His old age is a reality that James doesn’t like to dwell on. A Martindale-Hubbell AV® rated attorney, he's been named among the Best Lawyers in Americ a® in Health Law since 2006 and has been recognized by Florida Super Lawyers in Health Law since 2006. Although he no longer busks or has to worry about where his next meal is coming from, he still writes music. James Bowen pays an emotional tribute to his “best friend” Bob in a special edition of The Big Issue out now, dedicated to celebrating the life of Street Cat Bob, who sadly passed away last month.. As things stand, there is no sign of James and Bob’s popularity abating. For, as the Mail can exclusively reveal, not only has James found lasting love after years of romantic heartache — but so too has Bob, with a pretty tortoiseshell belonging to James’s fiancee, Monika. James and Monika, who plan to marry next year, are undecided on whether to start a human family of their own. The outpouring of emotion that followed the news of his death was immense. ‘When I was boy, all I ever wanted to be was a musician,’ he says. Monika shares his two greatest passions — music and cats. Hänen yhteistyössä Garry Jenkinsin kanssa kirjoittamat teokset Katukatti Bob ja Bobin maailma ovat olleet maailmanmenestyksiä.. Elämäkerta. If you have any questions, email editorial@bigissue.com, Nancy Sinatra’s bringing the love for Valentine’s Day, The Big Issue celebrates the life of Street Cat Bob with a special edition – now on sale on the streets across the UK – featuring tributes from James Bowen, Big Issue vendors and Bobites around the world. It is also thanks to his thousands of admirers that he has two suitcases full of the little knitted scarfs which have become his signature look. You can also get a copy in stores for the first time. He and Bob are extraordinary. But while he has bought himself a £500,000 home with a small mortgage, it’s clear that money is not something that means a lot to him. The comments below have not been moderated. Purchasing a magazine helps them take another step on that journey. Fortunately for self-confessed ‘crazy cat lady’ 36-year-old Monika Hertes, who met James via mutual friends on Facebook, Bob instantly gave her his blessing. Bowen Partners is an executive search, specialist recruitment and talent development firm. James Bowen is an author and musician currently based in London. Despite its happy ending, there was always something missing from the heart-warming tale James Bowen penned about the stray ginger cat who rescued him from a life of homelessness and addiction. View James Bowen’s profile on LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional community. James vividly remembers the day the injured, stray cat turned up in the hallway outside his one-bedroom assisted-housing flat in Tottenham, North London, in spring 2007. James is also discussing plans for a documentary in which he will explore global homelessness by sleeping rough in cities around the world. James Bowen Managing Partner/Operations Manager at Doctors Choice Mobility & Medical Supplies LLC Phoenix, Arizona Area 44 connections ‘I had to be responsible as he needed me to look after him. James’ practice primarily is focused on complex, high stakes, commercial litigation, including securities, fiduciary, trust, and partner litigation and arbitrations. James began working as an accountant after leaving college, learning on the job as an apprentice rather than going to university. ‘With Monika it was different. James Bowen and Bob the cat at the premier of his movie in London. Now lone mothers are banned from FILMING their baby scan despite maternity units already stopping partners... BBC stops Panorama team probing Martin Bashir's Diana interview having easy access to basic documents. He has his own pet passport and travels around the world with James, visiting cities including Paris, Oslo, Berlin, Amsterdam and Lisbon. Neither Bob nor Pom Pom were present earlier this month when James got down on one knee and asked Monika to marry him while on holiday in Tenerife, ‘They took their time to get to know each other,’ says Monika. James Bowen: Birthdate: estimated between 1766 and 1826 : Death: Immediate Family: Son of Joseph Bowen and Nancy Bowen Husband of Nancy Bowen Father of Martha Susan Grady. James is a Solicitor in our corporate team, based in the Cardiff office. And I know that he will provide each and every vendor with a piece of it. ‘I said yes right away. Vanhemmat erosivat ja Bowen muutti äitinsä kanssa Australiaan. Growing up, … The duo met in March 2007 – one human and one cat, two … The father is now facing sexual assault charges. As for Bob, his life appears to be a heady mix of glamour and domesticity. Now it seems certain that a whole new chapter in the James and Bob story is about to begin. This week we have been moving our stock of magazines around the country to make sure vendors have access to as many as they need. James Bowen was born in Surrey in … James Bowen pays an emotional tribute to his “best friend” Bob in a special edition of The Big Issue out now, dedicated to celebrating the life of Street Cat Bob, who sadly passed away last month. And Olivia Bowen looked stunning on Thursday as she displayed her toned figure in grey leggings and a matching sports bra at her home in Essex. ‘In the past women have preconceived ideas about me and I didn’t know anything about them. As for Pom Pom, who came from a litter of six born to one of Monika’s colleague’s cats — Bob welcomed her with open paws. James Bowen Solicitor. He started me off on this path, and he’s still looking after me.’. Street Cat Bob and The Big Issue: Journey through our incredible cat covers. Help us to get through the next 100 days. Princess Beatrice's husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi sports a personalized baseball cap as they go food... Susanna Reid, 50, fears being left alone in her 'empty nest' when all three of her sons go off to university. I know he won’t let vendors down either. He is also Group Head of the ever expanding dispute resolution team at Hugh James. View this video on YouTube. Proceeds from subscriptions, retail sales as well as online orders and our app, go towards supporting them at this difficult time. He is author of A Street Cat Named Bob, which tells his life story. Courses Courses home For prospective teachers For teachers For schools For partners. As for children, Bob and Pom Pom have been neutered, so no one is expecting the patter of tiny paws. “To say he was loved is a gigantic understatement. ‘Cats tend to be wary with each other, but soon they were playing and running around the house and curling up together to sleep. It all started in 2007 when Bowen, a thirty-something drug addict who survived by playing guitar on the street, found a orange cat sitting in front of the door of his apartment.It was a cold day and the little animal gladly accepted James… Now his pet has helped him find love with Monika. ‘The first time we met at James’s house, Bob sniffed me and rubbed his head up against me and let me pick him up,’ says Monika, who came to the UK 14 years ago from the city of Radom in east-central Poland. He has previously played for Hereford United and Hull City Early life. He never failed me. ‘I would never have turned my life around if it hadn’t been for him,’ he says. ‘He represented a second chance and hope and never giving up on somebody, things that are hardwired into The Big Issue DNA.’, “That indomitable, irrepressible spirit has never been so badly needed. I knew I wanted to marry him.’, ‘When you know, you know,’ James says. It was only after they got to know each other that he handed her his book. More than 500 of the DVLA's 6,000 workers in Swansea have caught coronavirus since March - as workers accuse... Britain's coronavirus cases fall again amid 'scaremongering' row: Scientists play down more deadly variant... People who have received first Covid-19 jab must stay at home for THREE WEEKS, says Jonathan Van-Tam as... Diary of a paramedic: We're now rushing a lot of younger patients into hospital and a father, 45, and... What it's like helping Britain to jab its way to freedom: DR ELLIE CANNON tells how vaccine is bring joy to... 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We have found at least 200 people in the UK with the name James Bowen. ‘It’s important to me that I’ve got a roof over my head and that I can look after myself,’ he says. With such a close bond between man and cat, any woman hoping to steal James’s heart was going to have to overcome the toughest hurdle of all — gaining Bob’s approval. Jarrod Bowen (born 20 December 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club West Ham United. Find out how we can help you achieve your financial goals. After failing to trace an owner, James spent his last £30 on a visit to the vet to treat the cat’s injured leg. Bowenin lapsuus ja nuoruus olivat rikkinäiset. Almost all of the messages talked of how deeply Bob had touched their lives, how much joy he had brought them. The enamoured foursome now live together in his four-bedroom home in Surrey where, as you may expect, the rooms are overflowing with cat treats, feathery toys and scratching posts. James and Bob have signed a deal to promote a new cat playground in Liverpool, and last weekend, the pair were at Manchester’s Family Pet Show. We were inundated with hundreds of emails from fans around the world sharing stories of how their lives were changed by Bob – it would take an entire book to print them all but the ones we have space for make clear the impact Bob had on so many. If you do not have a vendor in your area – or if you live outside of the UK – then you can still support our vendors by ordering online from The Big Issue Shop or via our app, available from the App Store or Google Play. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Welcome to Mark Bowen, A Partner Practice of St. James's Place Wealth Management. In caring for people with multiple sclerosis and related disorders, it is important to address every aspect of care, including medical and non-medical issues, to best partner with patients in achieving their highest level of well-being. The man found his love life Monika Hertes, who has a cute cat 'Pom Pom'. In October, they are hosting a £165-a-head dinner at the House of Lords to raise money for homeless and cat charities. He has the run of an enormous outdoor enclosure, but his fame means he is at risk of being snatched by a cat-napper, so it isn’t safe to let him roam entirely free. ‘I’ve waited a long time to meet the right woman. After failing to trace an owner, James spent his last £30 on a visit to the vet to treat the cat’s injured leg. The duo met in March 2007 – one human and one cat, two lost souls in search of love and hope and a future. Besides his books, which he writes with author Garry Jenkins, James also works with a lot of charities to support causes like literacy and homelessness. James has 4 jobs listed on their profile. About James D. Bowen, M.D. Revealed: How Arsenal stars Mesut Ozil and Sead Kolasinac... Priti Patel reveals she is now 'wary' about going out in... 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Contact details. Monika and I just couldn’t stay away from each other. My brother, almost. There is also talk of a musical. It’s amazing to be part of their lives.’. As the editor Paul McNamee wrote so eloquently a couple of weeks ago, Bob had become a symbol. But this time, there is hope. His memoirs A Street Cat Named Bob, The World According to Bob and A Gift from Bob, were international best-sellers.A film based on the first two books was released in 2016 and a sequel was released in 2020. Mr Bowen credits Bob with turning his life around, Mr Bowen can often be seen busking with Bob, pictured here in Covent Garden in March 2012, He has written several books about his life with his pet, but now he has also found love. Guernsey goes into lockdown for the first time in seven months after four new Covid-19 cases were discovered... Don't make phone calls or talk to each other on public transport to prevent spread of Covid, French... 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His old age is a reality that James doesn’t like to dwell on. Our tribute to Bob is available from Monday, 13 July. ‘I know he can’t go on for ever, but whatever happens he will live on in the hearts of the millions of people whose lives he has touched,’ he says. Early on, he followed James onto a bus and went busking with him. But equally importantly, he points out, she had no idea who he was when they met. He sings in a band called The Wild And Stray and has released two songs on iTunes. Inside Kamala Harris's new home: The Vice-President will move into 14-bedroom Washington DC mansion -... Back in the swing! After working for a small firm of accountants in Basingstoke for seven years and obtaining his ACCA qualification, James and his partner decided to make a move to Wiltshire where he joined the team at Bowen & Partners in August 2018. James has 5 jobs listed on their profile. ‘It feels like Monika is Bob’s gift to me so that I won’t be alone. James Bowen with Lakefair Realty & Property Management LLC is a real estate professional in TX. James Bowen Managing Director Prior to joining Teneo, James was co-founder and Managing Director of Kotinos Partners – a niche, Dublin-based advisory firm partnering with clients to deliver rapid performance improvement. You can contact James Bowen by phone, email or visit the website. They really love each other.’. We’re back in lockdown and our vendors have again lost their ability to make an income. ‘I loved the book,’ says Monika. We connected on so many levels.’. There is even a giant, purpose-built, enclosed ‘catio’ in the garden where Bob and his new love, Madame de Pompadour — or Pom Pom, as she is known for short — can frolic safely to their hearts’ content. James Bowen is a British author best known for ‘A Street Cat Named Bob’. Bob never failed me. A sequel, which will be based on the Christmas book A Gift From Bob, is in pre-production, with funding from Chinese backers. Musician James Bowen found the ginger cat abandoned and injured in 2007 and adopted him. Richard is a Partner and an elected partner on the firm’s board of management. … Those interested in coral reefs will find the Bowen volume extremely useful. A photograph on the wall at home shows Bob at the window of a 50th floor suite in the Ritz-Carlton in Tokyo, gazing out at the view across the city. Bowen has no prepared comments but knows his target ... His chief of staff, James Cullen, and I flay around comically, rolling on our sides, using our hands and elbows to slowly get upright. Some of our vendors are still shielding from the virus so are unable to sell; others need extra assistance paying rent or utility bills. PETER WALKER: Are slim people ALWAYS fitter than fatties? Charity work is important to me.’. Israeli healthcare group says coronavirus infections... Milly Dowler's killer Levi Bellfield 'is offered Covid jab at high-security jail before most of the rest of... 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He’s my best friend.’, James vividly remembers the day the injured, stray cat turned up in the hallway outside his one-bedroom assisted-housing flat in Tottenham, North London, in spring 2007. ©2021 The Big Issue Company Ltd, 113-115 Fonthill Road, Finsbury Park, London, N4 3HH. View James Bowen bio, Listings by James Bowen, Neighborhoods where James Bowen is active and more. Managed by: Danny Knopp: Last Updated: November 4, 2015 Author James Bowen and his ginger pal - Streetcat Bob We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Never miss a trick from The Big Issue with our weekly newsletter. As for Bob, his life appears to be a heady mix of glamour and domesticity. Image Source: Daily Mail Any magazines left over will be available to order, so even if the website says they are sold out more will become available next week. View James Bowen’s profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. The term 'partner' is used to mean a member of the firm or employee who is a lawyer with equivalent standing and qualifications. But he is equally happy at home, tucked up in bed with James and Monika, nibbling the cat treats which are sent to him in the post by his most ardent fans, savaging his favourite scraggly white mouse toy, or curling up with Pom Pom. The rest, as they say, is history. James W. Bowen Mr. Bowen’s practice primarily is focused on complex commercial litigation matters, including contract and business torts, class action defense, securities and consumer fraud matters, multidistrict litigation matters, and appellate matters. See the complete profile on LinkedIn and discover James’ connections and jobs at similar companies. James Bowen is an expert in strategy and organisational design and a performance consultant with over 13 years of experience. ‘It was a beautiful moment,’ she says. ‘It was unthinkable that I could be with someone who didn’t love Bob as much as I do,’ he explains. The Bowen Partnership, an independent firm of Chartered Surveyors and property consultants, was established July 2000, specialising in the survey and valuation of both residential and commercial properties for secured lending, owner occupation, development or investment purposes predominantly within London and the Home Counties. In the magazine, James also talks about his hopes for Bob’s lasting legacy, starting with his next mission: to help the Big Issue vendors who have recently returned to their pitches across the country. We know the costs of attracting and maintaining customer relationships in salaries, commissions and proposals, but oftentimes businesses fail to … +Biography. When Bob appeared, it became clear he was no ordinary cat. How he had inspired them. The duo got engaged in July 2019 along his cat 'Bob' got his partner. James Anthony Bowen (born 15 March 1979) is an English author based in London. November 6, 2019 Partner's Perspective James M. Bowen The costs of acquiring and retaining customers can be astronomical. We do not recommend ordering from third party sites wherever possible. Bob and Pom Pom have accepted the juvenile addition to the feline fold. SNP vows to UNILATERALLY hold a second Scottish independence referendum if Sturgeon wins May election - and... We can vaccinate ALL teachers, say schools: Heads send Boris a plan for huge seven-day operation  to... Disney+ blocks under-sevens from watching 'racist' Peter Pan, Dumbo and The Aristocats for breaching... We're sadder, poorer... and fatter: Mail on Sunday survey finds Britain is suffering under lockdown - but... PETER HITCHENS: So is this really an epidemic of despair?