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  • Published: 2 January 2012
  • ISBN: 9780091943363
  • Imprint: Ebury Press
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 288
  • RRP: $32.99

Emma and I




The classic bestselling memoir - how a beautiful chocolate Labrador transformed the life of a determined and passionate young woman

As a girl, Sheila never let her gradual descent into blindness prevent her from trying to do everything a sighted person could do. Then at 17, unable to see to find her way around the house she grew up in, she found herself dreading her future in an 'ever darkening vacuum'.

But then the remarkable Emma enters her life, and Sheila begins a journey that brings her the independence, love and happiness she never dreamed possible.

Emma and I is the moving and inspirational story of the unique bond between Sheila and her dog, and shows that, sometimes, miracles do happen.

  • Published: 2 January 2012
  • ISBN: 9780091943363
  • Imprint: Ebury Press
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 288
  • RRP: $32.99

About the author

Sheila Hocken

Sheila Hocken is a writer and canine specialist, best known for her book Emma & I. Sheila was born in Beeston, Nottingham, in 1946, and lives near Nottingham today. Sheila is actively involved in the canine world as a dog trainer. Her website is www.sheila-hocken-dog-training.com.

Praise for Emma and I

A delightful and courageous autobiography ... will move you to tears

Sunday Express

I confess to having a large lump in my throat as I read Sheila Hocken's story. Touching and joyful

Daily Mirror

The year's most poignant true story

Woman's Own

One of the most poignant works I have ever read. It is a beautiful book

Liverpool Echo