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Summary

When Monty Don's golden retriever, Nigel, became the surprise star of BBC's Gardeners' World, inspiring huge interest, fan mail and even his own social media accounts, Monty Don wanted to explore what makes us connect with animals quite so deeply.

In many respects Nigel is a very ordinary dog - charming, handsome and obedient, as so many are. He is also a much loved family pet. He is also a star. By telling Nigel's story, Monty relates his relationships with other special dogs in his life in a memoir of his dogs past and very much present.

Witty, touching and life affirming, Nigel: My Family and Other Dogs is wonderfully heartwarming. Monty Don is a great writer coming out of the garden and into the hearts and homes of every dog lover in the UK.

'I have always had a dog or dogs. I cannot imagine life without them. I am just as much a fan of Nigel as any besotted viewer. In the book I explore why we love dogs and what they mean to us emotionally and domestically. I look back on all the dogs in my life - all of which I have loved deeply and which have been an essential part of my life. So, this is the book of Nigel - but also the book of all our dogs in every British family and a celebration of the deep love we feel for them.' (Monty Don)

©2016 Monty Don (P)2016 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
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5 out of 5 stars
By salleamanda on 28-11-20

Wonderful Story, Beautifully Narrated

I thoroughly enjoyed this account of Monty Dons family of dogs over the years and the beautiful description of the gardens and the ups and downs that come with canine companionship.
I could not stop listening.

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5 out of 5 stars
By Kindle Customer on 20-05-21

Canine and gardeners lovers treat.

Wonderful to be told about the canine members of the family over the years - more special as read by Monty himself.

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5 out of 5 stars
By Tracie1771 on 21-06-18

Emotional Rollercoaster

Really well written and expertly delivered. A journey that made me laugh out loud but also cry a number of times. Monty reads with clear love and affection for his dogs which just makes it more emotive.

Absolutely loved it.

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5 out of 5 stars
By sandra rogers on 16-11-19

WANT IS A WORLD WITH OUT ANIMAL.

Brilliant story I cry nearly all the way through I could listen to you all day.

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5 out of 5 stars
By Kindle Customer on 22-06-21

Wonderful loved every bit of the book full of feeling

Absolutely loved the book can’t wait for more to come loved every minute of the book ⭐️♥️

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5 out of 5 stars
By HSClark on 07-11-18

Nigel

What a delightful book. It made me smile, giggle, ponder and shed tears a few times. Very easy to listen to, relaxing and I was left knowing Monty loves Nigel, his other dogs and their garden deeply. He shares private times too. Thank you.

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5 out of 5 stars
By Suzanne Pemberton on 25-01-19

Beautiful

Beautiful, honest and touching in many ways, thoroughly enjoyed the reading and imagining Long Acre as an avid Gardeners World watcher

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5 out of 5 stars
By Annie on 13-06-17

Wonderful listen.

Well Monty has surprised me as a narrator of his book. A lovely voice, humorous, soft and easy to listen too. I smiled lots and had the lump in my throat at the sad parts. This is a very relaxing book to listen too. Would recommend highly.

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5 out of 5 stars
By a duffy on 17-03-22

What a lovely story ,read by monty himself

Loved every bit of it , read by monty himself sharing his memories from childhood to now fabulous

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5 out of 5 stars
By Steven M on 03-04-18

Fantastic listen - a life journey through dogs! :)

really enjoyable listen with some educational bits thrown in for both dogs and garden!!! be warned a couple of sad bits but nicely read and told... well done Monty!

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