The Shepherd's Life: A Tale of the Lake District

'Absorbing, often funny, and beautifully written... a testament to the importance of maintaining a connection to the land' - The Observer

Some people’s lives are entirely their own creations. James Rebanks’ isn’t. The first son of a shepherd, who was the first son of a shepherd himself, he and his family have lived and worked in and around the Lake District for generations.

In evocative and lucid prose, James Rebanks takes us through a shepherd’s year, offering a unique account of the rural life and fundamental connection with the land that most of us have lost.