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