It's not often I read a book that I instantly want to go around shoving into other people's hands: "Here! You HAVE to read this book!"

I intended to buy this book as soon as I discovered Herdy Shepherd (James Rebanks) had written a book. I wanted to support him & what he does. I did not expect the book to be so masterfully written or so utterly engrossing. I will never be able to hear about the Lake District again without thinking of the shepherds in this book.