Amanda Owen has been seen by millions on ITV's The Dales, living a life that has almost gone in today's modern world, a life ruled by the seasons and her animals. She is a farmer's wife and shepherdess, living alongside her husband Clive and seven children at Ravenseat, a 2000 acre sheep hill farm at the head of Swaledale in North Yorkshire. It's a challenging life but one she loves.

I LOVED this. What an amazing life she and her family have. It is hard work but very rewarding. I wish I could have had this life for me and my children. There are lots of amusing events too.

Passing this on to when a group of BC friends meet up for refreshment.

Received this from Dolph1n at a recent meet up. I remember seeing a couple of episodes of this tv programme and look forward to reading more about this farming family.

Enjoyed this book about this hard working lady. Reminded me in many ways of the Hannah Hauxwell story though I think Hannah was more isolated and probably very lonely. I enjoyed the humour and some things reminded me of my own childhood as my Grandfather sometimes worked on a farm and I once got into trouble for attempting to ride a bullock. Of course some boy had dared me to do it. For once we both got punished as he usually got away with things. Both the bullock and I survived though I got a few bruises.

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