Tales From The Farm by Amanda Owen, The Yorkshire Shepherdess - Non Fiction - Hardcover
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Title:
Tales From the Farm by the Yorkshire Shepherdess
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardcover
Overview:
Within Tales From the Farm, Amanda Owen, the Yorkshire Shepherdess, invites readers into her Ravenseat life as the seasons turn from 2019 into early 2021. This hardcover memoir chronicles not only the rhythms of lambing, hoof care, and fieldwork, but intimate moments that bind a family to the land. She recalls the drama and tenderness of a year that began with the extraordinary act of saving the life of a newborn calf on New Year’s Eve, and that carried on through a March day when their livestock trailer was swept away by floodwater, a stark reminder of nature’s power. There are quieter chapters too: her son Sidney’s quick wit and resilience, and Clive’s imaginative Valentine’s Day gift that hints at the couple’s shared jokes and late-night planning. Eldest daughter Raven leaves the nest to begin university, while the farm welcomes new friends in the form of Taff the sheepdog and Tony the pony. As Covid-19 reshapes every routine, Amanda finds grounding in the Dales’ beauty, in animals’ predictable rhythms, and in the slow, hopeful magic of the farming year. The prose balances warmth with realism, offering a front-row seat to a lifetime spent listening to the land.
What Makes This Book Stand Out:
What sets Tales From the Farm apart is its unapologetically intimate voice and unvarnished realism. This is not glossy countryside fantasy; it is a record of real decisions, real weather, and real feelings as a family makes a life from the land. Amanda’s narration moves with tenderness and humor, whether she’s coaxing a newborn calf to its first steps, calibrating the herd’s health, or watching a trailer battle floodwater and emerge intact. The book blends practical farming detail with lyrical nature writing, so readers feel every hay-scented breeze and the quiet hush of dawn. The inclusion of family milestones—the moment Raven heads to university, a child’s mischief, the companionship of dogs and ponies—gives it a universal appeal: a memoir about belonging, responsibility, and resilience. The hardcover format adds a premium, gift-worthy touch, making it a standout choice for nature lovers, countryside memoir fans, and anyone seeking grounding in a year that tested us all.
Who This Book Is Perfect For:
Fans of memoirs and nature writing will deeply resonate with Tales From the Farm. It’s ideal for readers craving authentic rural life, animal-centered storytelling, and a sense of place that leaps from the page. Perfect for cozy weekend reading, thoughtful gifts for countryside lovers, or as a meaningful addition to a non-fiction shelf. It speaks to adults and older teens who enjoy intimate family narratives, uplifting resilience, and vivid descriptions of the Yorkshire Dales. Teachers and book clubs seeking relatable, character-driven discussions about farming, ecology, and community will also find it valuable. If you’re after a read that comforts while informing, this book delivers.
Key Highlights:
- Autobiographical memoir in Amanda Owen’s distinctive voice
- Spans 2019 through early 2021, with pivotal farming and family moments
- Newborn calf rescue on New Year’s Eve and a dramatic flood event
- Introduction of Taff the sheepdog and Tony the pony
- Family milestones, including Raven’s university move
- Covid-19 lockdown reflections set against the Yorkshire countryside
- Premium hardcover edition with immersive nature writing
About the Author:
Amanda Owen, widely known as the Yorkshire Shepherdess, writes warmly about life on a working farm in the Yorkshire Dales. Through her memoirs, she shares the daily labor, close relationships with animals, and deep connection to the land that define her experiences and inspire readers. This book carries her distinctive blend of practical farming detail, honest emotion, and vivid landscape description—delivered with a personable, down-to-earth voice that fans of rural life have come to trust.
Why You’ll Love This Book:
This is more than a memoir; it’s an invitation to breathe alongside a working farm and to feel the seasons turn through someone who lives them. The book blends gripping, real-life moments—heroic calf rescues, weather-worn challenges, and the lilting humor of family life—with tender observations about nature’s beauty and resilience. It brings a sense of steadiness and wonder, especially during uncertain times, and makes a perfect gift for nature lovers, animal enthusiasts, and anyone who adores intimate, landscape-soaked storytelling. The hardcover edition also serves as a durable keepsake for fans who want to revisit the Dales, the animals, and the people who make farming feel both challenging and deeply rewarding.
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