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One Girl & Her Dogs Hardcover – January 1, 2012

by Emma Gray (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,350 ratings
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What happens when you swap 'I do' for pastures new?

When twenty-three-year-old shepherdess Emma Gray breaks off her engagement, the chance to take over an isolated Northumberland farm seems just the fresh start she needs. But while the beautiful scenery certainly offers plenty of scope for contemplation, a night out with an eligible bachelor soon seems more remote than the farm itself. And once you add fugitive sheep and freak blizzards into the mix, Emma's dreams of a happy future at Fallowlees Farm quickly begin to fade.

Throughout the long nights of lambing, the highs and lows of the local sheepdog trials and the day-to-day chores of maintaining a large, ramshackle farm, Emma's collies are her most loyal companions. With Bill, Fly, Roy and Alfie by her side, she'll never really be alone.

Emma's remarkable first year at Fallowlees - the triumphs, the disasters, the heartbreak and the glimmer of romance on the horizon - is an inspiration for anyone who has ever dreamt of changing their life and starting all over again.
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    English
  2. Publisher
    Audiogo
  3. Publication date
    January 1, 2012
  4. ISBN-10
    1471307158
  5. ISBN-13
    978-1471307157
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Audiogo; Large type edition (January 1, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1471307158
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1471307157
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,350 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Rebecca S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Emma is a wonderful storyteller
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2023
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I am a fan of This Farming Life, and recently found Emma’s books. I promptly bought them both, enjoyed every page of this one about a girl and her dogs. Looking forward to reading the next one!
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Cissy
5.0 out of 5 stars Am inspiring story of independence & resilience.
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2021
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If you are a fan of Emma’s storyline on This Farming Life, you will love this book and love Emma and her dogs even more once you learn the backstory. Emma’s journey as a strong, independent woman fulfilling her dreams and destiny is a wonderful story of resilience. I would have loved this book as a teen growing up in a similar rural setting in the American west and love it as a city-dweller who still misses my family’s old farming life. Every girl who loves animals and has a strong sense of independence will love this book.
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tjc
4.0 out of 5 stars Informative and enjoyable.
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2021
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I loved reading about someone whose life is so different than mine. The descriptions of sheep and dog training was easy to understand and fascinating.
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Rochelle Venckus
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2022
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This book is an insight into the daily life and challenges of a young women pursuing her passion for training, caring for and raising her collies and sheep. The perseverance, love and wins make the stories within this story come to life. I couldn't put it down. Entertaining and educational.
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Jackie
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book!
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2022
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I related so much to this story as I think a lot of other women who grew up or are currently on farms will. It’s just the right mix of storyline, humor, and wit. Very well written, I didn’t want to put it down! I’ve already ordered her follow-up book and can’t wait to start.
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Henry R Spall
5.0 out of 5 stars A shepherd's tales
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2014
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Northumberland is one of England's most beautiful counties - the land of the far horizon. The people who live there have to be hardy enough to withstand harsh weather and fend for themselves in adversity. This is sheep country, and shepherds and their Border Collies perform amazing feats in tending to their herds. Emma Gray is a 20-something girl who is a champion shepherd and lives on a farm far from everywhere. She has written an outstanding account of her first year in this job. She has a bright eye for recording her exploits and lifestyle, not the least of which is fixing the outside generator in her wellies and pajamas in the teeth of a winter storm. Stories about her four Collies help make this a marvellous read.
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budong
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book!
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2012
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I heard a fascinating interview with Emma Gray on a recent BBC Woman's Hour podcast, and the interviewer mentioned this book, so I went right to Amazon and downloaded it on my Kindle. Now, a handful of days later, I can say that it's a well-written, heartfelt book full of insights, humor, and love for Emma Gray's way of life and her animals. There's no need to have any prior knowledge of sheep or shepherding or dogs--Emma Gray provides the window into understanding her world. It's a life she allows us to enter and share for a brief while, and that's the most precious gift a book like this can impart. My only regret is that the book had to end. Please write more, Emma Gray!
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GoodnSimple
5.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2021
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Lovely little memoir. Well paced and interesting characters, including the dogs and the sheep. Nice bit of drama as always on the farm about actually making a living. Great solution.
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Gisela
5.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly enjoyable read
Reviewed in Canada on December 8, 2021
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As a sheep and sheep dog enthusiast myself I can relate to her passion and admire Emma for pursuing her dream although not an easy one. Her writing puts you right where she is and it's like I'm living her dream through her words. Thanks for sharing your story!!!
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Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 19, 2024
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I absolutely loved reading about the way you started and ended up doing what you always wanted to do.I myself was a shepherd's son in and around the Scottish borders ,the hardest farm was in the checkouts at a place called trowupburn near hethpool.summer was grand winter absolutely horrendous.can't wait to read your next book.
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Janet S Marren
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous book
Reviewed in Canada on June 18, 2022
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Well written- a delightful story
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christopher dockerty
5.0 out of 5 stars An engrossing book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 22, 2023
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Very readable book that portrays Emma’s life in farming . You get to know her , her dogs and the people who come into her world .
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3.0 out of 5 stars An interesting book
Reviewed in Germany on February 14, 2020
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Although the story is interesting an well written, it is more like an incomplete diary than a book to completion. I expected more on the training of the dogs, especially once she focused on them.
There is a brief reference to her selling a dog for a record amount, but nothing further is written about it. The book feels incomplete and tails off at the end.
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