{"title":"Helen Rebanks","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by \u003cem\u003eHelen Rebanks\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author known for her deeply personal and evocative storytelling. Her works offer a profound insight into the often overlooked perspectives of life in the rural landscapes of Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her celebrated books is \u003cstrong\u003eThe Farmer’s Wife\u003c\/strong\u003e, a poignant memoir that chronicles her life as the spouse of a traditional farmer. This book is not just a narrative about farming life; it is an exploration of heritage, resilience, and the unique challenges and rewards faced by women in rural communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHelen Rebanks brilliantly weaves her own experiences with broader themes of nature, society, and identity, making her works essential reading for anyone interested in autobiographies and memoirs that delve beyond the ordinary. Her insightful narratives provide a rare and intimate glimpse into the complexities of rural living, painting a vivid picture of life connected to the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are new to Helen Rebanks's work or looking to explore more of her literary contributions, this collection offers a heartfelt journey into the world of farming and rural England through the eyes of an astute and compassionate storyteller.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-farmers-wife-by-helen-rebanks-9780571370597","title":"The Farmer's Wife","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'True, unflinching, powerful, lyrical'\u003c\/em\u003e - Kate Mosse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'It's quite an achievement to shine a light of truth on the often idealised, always understated, role of the farmer's wife.'\u003c\/em\u003e - Raynor Winn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Wonderful, inviting, wholesome.'\u003c\/em\u003e - Observer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Very moving, real and true.'\u003c\/em\u003e - Amy Liptrot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Enchanting, funny, fearless... a luminously beautiful memoir.'\u003c\/em\u003e - Spectator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Beautiful and very honest.'\u003c\/em\u003e - Caitlin Moran\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Authentic and affecting.'\u003c\/em\u003e - Sarah Langford\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Lovely, warm and real, it made me cry and cook and think.'\u003c\/em\u003e - Ella Risbridger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA portrait of life at Helen Rebanks' Lake District farmhouse that beautifully captures the unsung work of keeping a home and raising a family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs dawn breaks on the farm, Helen Rebanks makes a mug of tea, relishing the few minutes of quiet before the house stirs. Within the hour, the sounds of her husband, James, and their four children will fill the kitchen. There are also six sheepdogs, two ponies, 20 chickens, 50 cattle, and 500 sheep to care for. Helen is a farmer's wife. Hers is a story that is rarely told, despite being one we think we know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWeaving past and present, Helen shares the days that have shaped her. This is the truth of those days: from steering the family through the Beast from the East and the local authority planning committee to finding the quiet strength to keep going, when supper is yet to be started, another delivery man has assumed he needs to speak to the 'man of the house', and she would rather punch a cushion than plump it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully-illustrated memoir, which takes place across one day at the farm, offers a chance to think about where our food comes from and who puts it on the table. Helen's recipes, lists, and gentle wisdom help us to get through our days, whatever they throw at us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders love \u003cem\u003eThe Farmer's Wife\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Lovely... the book equivalent of getting up before everyone else to enjoy the silence of the day.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Evocative and thought-provoking... a beautiful, lyrical read that gives voice to the \"pushes and pulls\" of everyday life.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A beautifully written manifesto for the life she's chosen to lead'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A beacon of light... I've never read a memoir quite like this.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46533029429484,"sku":"9780571370597","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11382083482391.jpg?v=1749361898"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/helen-rebanks.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}