My Farming Life

Tales from a Shepherdess on a Remote Northumberland Farm

De: Emma Gray

Narrado por: Helen McAlpine

As seen on BBC 2's hit TV show This Farming Life.

Emma Gray was just 23 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, sycamore trees and sturdy farmhouse, where she tended her sheep and trained her dogs - and even found romance along the way.

But when Emma finds herself suddenly alone again, heartbroken, mourning the loss of loved ones and recovering from a serious accident, she can't help but wonder if her isolated existence is still such a sensible idea. Even if she could recover, how could she make a proper living on Fallowlees Farm?

In her heart-warming new book, Emma reveals how she picks herself up from these setbacks to become one of the country's most successful trainers of Border Collies and how she - much to her surprise - finds true love and lasting happiness where she least expects it.

Written with warmth and humour, My Farming Life is testament to the healing power of nature and a joy for anyone who's ever dreamed of living closer to it.

©2021 Emma Gray (P)2021 Hachette Audio UK

Excellent

I really enjoyed listening to this book. It was interesting and extremely well performed. I hope the author will continue chronicling her life in a third book. And I hope the same person reads it.

Love it!

Great book! Inspiring and heart felt. Such a quiet and peaceful land full of stories and adventure.

Beautiful story!

Beautiful story, beautifully read. Makes you want to pack up and move to Scotland to become a farmer.

Sweet enjoyment

Loved this so much! This seemed like a dessert after a meal. I will indulge again!

A treat to listen to, like wild honey

I am a shepherd in the US...and could identify with much of the story. But I enjoyed the peek into the life of a Shepherd in the UK, which is quite different in some ways. We do not have tenent farming here, we have to either lease or buy land, often making it impossible to farm in general. Following Emma's journey was like a dream world, from her passion for her dogs to experiencing the wild landscape through her eyes. A gem of a book.

From one Farmer to another this was a great story!

This is very well written and accurate as to what farm life can be including the heart aches and joys that come with it I thoroughly enjoyed it.Both the narrator and the writer are very talented and I would highly recommend this book.

Enjoyed every minute!

Having read Emma's first book I knew I would enjoy this one. Excellent narration!

Wonderful book! A unique experience

I am so grateful to Emma for writing this book. It gave me a glance on how it is to live on a farm.
I fell in love with all the animal characters and the farm itself.

Honest and Charming

Engaging and honest, the farming life not romanticized, but charming nonetheless. Author's love for this life shines through all the challenges.

Wonderful listen and impactful story of a young farmers life.

I have to shout out this is tops of my favourite audio books this year. Insightful into the life of a young woman’s passion of dogs, sheep and cattle and finding a man to love it with her all while learning of the successes and heartaches of running a farm. Story telling flows like a friend telling you about life while you enjoy a cup of tea and cake.