The Dogs of Windcutter Down
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
One man and his dogs - David Kennard is the James Herriot of shepherding
David Kennard Books
David Kennard offers a unique perspective from his farm on the North Devon coast, where he works with a large flock of sheep and a dedicated team of sheepdogs. His writing delves into the practicalities and deep bonds of rural life. Kennard's work provides readers with an intimate look at the rhythms of the farm and the intricate relationships between humans and their working animals.
Kennard (The Retreat, York and the Tuke Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling) discusses the historical context and benefits of therapeutic communities as well as their day-to-day operation. Topics include therapeutic communities for drug abusers, the mentally ill, and people with severe personality disorders; anti-psychiatry and alternative asylum; the future of therapeutic communities; and working in a therapeutic community. The final section lists professional organizations and therapeutic communities in the UK and in other parts of the world. Distributed by Taylor and Francis. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
A Shepherd's Watch
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
'One Man and His Dog' meets James Herriot meets the Dog Listener
Aus dem Tagebuch eines Schäfers an Englands Küste: David Kennard lebt mit seiner Familie, fünf Hütehunden und einer über achthundert Tiere zählenden Schafherde inmitten der faszinierenden Schönheit North Devons im Südwesten Englands. Sein ehrlicher Bericht bringt uns eine der ursprünglichsten Lebensformen nahe, eine Welt, die heute beinahe schon verloren ist. »Kennards Arbeit ist hart, und Schäfchenzählen ist für ihn nichts zum Einschlafen. In jedem Kapitel stecken neue Details über die Kunst der Schafzucht. Und über die Kunst, mit seinem Leben zufrieden zu sein.«Natur + Kosmos
