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Book SynopsisAS SEEN ON BBC TWO''S HIT TV-SHOW ''THIS FARMING LIFE''
''A heartwarming tale of life on the land'' Alan Titchmarsh
''There''s love and loss, challenge and adversity, but above all it''s warm, insightful and inspiring'' Helen Skelton
''Will inspire any reader to look at the countryside - and all those who work there - with newfound appreciation'' Jimmy Doherty
''Uplifting, charming and beautifully written'' Adam Henson
Emma Gray was just twenty-three when she moved to an isolated farm in Northumberland, becoming Britain''s youngest solo shepherdess. In the seasons that followed, Emma fell in love with its rolling fields, surrounding forest and sturdy farmhouse, tending her sheep and training her dogs - and even found romance.
But when Emma finds herself suddenly alone again, heartbroken and recovering from a serious accident, she wonders if her isolated existence is still such a sensible idea. Even if she
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There's love and loss, challenge and adversity, but above all [this book] is warm, insightful and inspiring. Thank you to Emma for encouraging us to embrace nature, even at its most brutal. A joy and an inspiration in equal measure. -- Helen Skelton
A heartening tale of life on the land -- Alan Titchmarsh
Emma is a force of nature - at once combining a tender and enduring love for the natural world with a fierce and unwavering determination to carve out a life from the land. A heartening and inspirational tale, told with warmth, affection and good humour, this book will inspire any reader to look at the countryside - and all those who work there - with newfound appreciation. -- Jimmy Doherty
Emma's conversational writing style makes wonderfully easy reading * This is England *
An uplifting, charming and beautifully written story of a farmer's way of life. In the rough uplands of Fallowlees Farm, Emma Gray must work incredibly hard to earn her keep - but despite all the challenges she faces Emma is steadfast, and her resilience, passion and love always win through. -- Adam Henson
