Best Countryside Memoir
A Year on Our Farm
Matt Baker takes readers on an intimate journey through twelve months of life on his family's Durham hill farm, sharing the rhythms, rituals, and realities of working the land across the seasons.
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About the book
From lambing in spring's muddy fields to hay-making under summer skies, from autumn sheep sales to winter's harsh challenges, this is farming life as it truly unfolds. With warmth and authenticity, Baker reveals the joys and hardships of rural life, the deep connection between farmer and landscape, and the timeless skills passed down through generations. It's a celebration of the British countryside and a heartfelt tribute to the farming communities who shape it, offering city dwellers and country folk alike a genuine glimpse into a world where nature sets the calendar and every day brings something different.
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