THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
NIGEL - One of Britain's favourite dogs!MONTY DON - One of Britain's
favourite presenters.
When Monty Don's golden retriever Nigel became the surprise star of
BBC Gardeners' World inspiring huge interest, fan mail and 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 a much loved family pet. He is also
a star. By telling Nigel's story, Monty relates his relationships with
the 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