Nala's World: One Man, His Rescue Cat, and a Bike Ride around the Globe

by Dean Nicholson, Garry Jenkins Narrated by Angus King

Overview

Discover the heartwarming true story of a life-changing friendship between a man and his rescue cat, Nala, as they adventure together on a bike journey around the world -- from the Instagram phenomenon @1bike1world.

When 30-year-old Dean Nicholson set off from Scotland to cycle around the world, his aim was to learn as much as he could about our troubled planet. But he hadn't bargained on the lessons he'd learn from his unlikely companion.

Three months after leaving home, on a remote road in the mountains between Montenegro and Bosnia, he came across an abandoned kitten. Something about the piercing eyes and plaintive meowing of the bedraggled little cat proved irresistible. He couldn't leave her to her fate, so he put her on his bike and then, with the help of local vets, nursed her back to health.

Soon on his travels with the cat he named Nala, they forged an unbreakable bond -- both curious, independent, resilient and adventurous. The video of how they met has had 20 million views and their Instagram has grown to almost 750k followers -- and still counting!

Experiencing the kindness of strangers, visiting refugee camps, rescuing animals through Europe and Asia, Dean and Nala have already learned that the unexpected can be pretty amazing. Together with Garry Jenkins, writer with James Bowen of the bestselling A Street Cat Named Bob, Dean shares the extraordinary tale of his and Nala's inspiring and heart-warming adventure together.

Editorial Reviews

APRIL 2021 - AudioFile

Narrator Angus King captures tattooed, bearded party guy Dean Nicholson, who loses his heart to an abandoned kitten he names Nala at the start of an around-the-world journey. Listeners will join the duo as they bike around mostly remote parts of Europe and Asia. King nails Nicholson’s strong Scottish brogue, along with the diverse accents of the people man and feline encounter. Expressing Nicholson’s keen sense of humor, King describes food poisoning woes and narrow escapes; he also realistically communicates Nicholson’s homesickness and heartbreaking observations of poverty. The kind assistance of Instagram devotees and warmhearted presence of Nala are constants throughout the production. King enhances Nicholson’s natural storytelling ability, making listeners feel part of his adventure. S.G.B. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine

From the Publisher

There are moments of tension, like when Nala can’t be found for a whole morning, and profundity . . . The writing is more like people you just met at a hostel telling you about their travels after a few pints. . . Nicholson is at his best when he tells the story of a man finding a sense of purpose from an unlikely (and adorable) source…charming.”—New York Times Book Review

“Charming.”—USA Today

“A gorgeous book . . .  complete with photos that will melt your heart.”—The U.S. Sun

“Feel-good… who doesn’t love a good story about a cat who travels the world.”—Bicycling Magazine

"Charming."—New York Post

APRIL 2021 - AudioFile

Narrator Angus King captures tattooed, bearded party guy Dean Nicholson, who loses his heart to an abandoned kitten he names Nala at the start of an around-the-world journey. Listeners will join the duo as they bike around mostly remote parts of Europe and Asia. King nails Nicholson’s strong Scottish brogue, along with the diverse accents of the people man and feline encounter. Expressing Nicholson’s keen sense of humor, King describes food poisoning woes and narrow escapes; he also realistically communicates Nicholson’s homesickness and heartbreaking observations of poverty. The kind assistance of Instagram devotees and warmhearted presence of Nala are constants throughout the production. King enhances Nicholson’s natural storytelling ability, making listeners feel part of his adventure. S.G.B. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940177752211
Publisher:	Hachette Audio
Publication date:	09/29/2020
Edition description:	Unabridged

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