An honest portrait of rural life and an authentic exploration of both
the hard work and reward of keeping a home and raising a family.
Helen Rebanks's beautifully written memoir takes place across a single
day on her working farm in the Lake District of England. Weaving past
and present, through a journey of self-discovery, the book takes us from
the farmhouse table of her Grandmother, and into the home she now shares
with her husband, four kids and an abundance of animals.
Helen shares, with rare truthfulness, her life in days, sometimes a
wonder and a joy but others a grind to be survived. It's a story about
food and love; the need we all have for simple, honest, nourishing
dishes and relationships. A heartfelt, unvarnished meditation on the
power of domestic life, the book includes recipes, lists and gentle
wisdom to help us get through our days, whatever they throw at us.
Along with her husband, farmer/author James Rebanks (The Shepherd's
Life), Helen and her family work as a tight-knit team. Their farm has
become globally important through their nature-friendly farming
practices. They host events regularly at the farm to share their
expertise and encourage others to farm sustainably.
This is Helen Rebanks's debut.
