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Nigel

my family and other dogs

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Nigel

By: Monty Don
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About this listen

 When Monty Don's golden retriever Nigel became the surprise star of BBC 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 heart-warming. 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

(P) 2016 Hodder & Stoughton Limited©2016 Monty Don Biological Sciences Dogs Entertainment & Celebrities Gardening & Horticulture Pets & Animal Care Science Celebrity Gardening Entertainment Heartfelt Feel-Good Inspiring Witty Thought-Provoking

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Humane, engaging and eloquent
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Absolutely loved it. Well read , couldn't put it down, could have listened all over again

best audio book ever

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A great book. I really enjoyed this. It was sad in places, talking about the dogs that died, but also very uplifting recounting their lives lived happily with Monty and family. I thought the book was just about the dogs, but there was plenty to keep me interested about the garden and family.

Nigel

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I have read this book and decided to also buy the audible version as Minty’s voice relating such wonderful memories is a treat too hard to forgo. It has proved to be the perfect accompaniment to my runs. Loved it- even the bits that made me cry- and made my running even slower 😄

A Dog Lovers dream book

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A perfect marriage of a love of gardening and dogs. Both funny and sad at times. Monty Don narrates his book well and it is a lovely listen. Recommended.

For both garden and dog lovers

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A different window into Monty’s life told through his love for his dogs. His story telling and tone are uplifting but he cannot hide his grief when each pass.

Life, love and death of Monty’’s dogs

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