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After Emma, by Sheila Hocken

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Brief Synopsis:

Sheila Hocken tells more about her training of her chocolate labradors and fears of loosing her sight again. Sequel to Emma and Co.

Long Synopsis:

From the book Jacket: Sequel to Emma and Co. Readers of Sheila Hocken's previous bestselling autobiographies (Emma & I, Emma VIP and Emma & Co) will remember her remarkable guide-dog, Emma, who inspired Sheila with a lifelong love of chocolate-brown Labradors. After Emma relates more of the hilarious (and sometimes despairing) antics of Bracken, Mocha, Buttons and Teak of Emma & Co, but it also introduces four new characters, Pip (a Colliador), Elsa (a neurotic mongrel), Katy (a black Labrador), and Katy's daughter, Psyche. Apart from its many humorous anecdotes, After Emma highlights Sheila Hocken's continuous enthusiasm and caring attitude towards the training of her dogs and she is forthright in her criticism of some methods used by other trainers. The book also movingly reveals Sheila's very real fears that an eye infection could threaten her sight once more. After Emma is the sixth delightful and heart-warming book from an author whose own experiences and reflections have won her a large and dedicated following. She won much acclaim with her first book, Emma & I, the memorable account of her special relationship with her guide-dog: "It has that rare quality motional honesty -touching and joyful" -Daily Mirror. Sheila Hocken was born in Beeston, Nottingham in 1946 into a family who were all blind or partially sighted. Emma, a chocolate-brown Labrador, gave her the freedom to travel, and was brilliantly intuitive in realising her needs. A successful operation in 1975 restored Sheila's sight, and she now lives in Stapleford, Nottingham, with her husband Don and daughter, Kerensa. After Emma is her sixth book.

Book Quality:

Excellent

Book Size:

155 Pages

ISBN-10:

0575042559

ISBN-13:

9780575042551

Publisher:

N/A

Date of Addition:

10/13/04

Copyright Date:

1988

Copyrighted By:

Sheila Hocken

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Categories:

Nonfiction, Animals, Disability-Related, Biographies and Memoirs

Submitted By:

Shelley L. Rhodes

Proofread By:

Lena Hinkle

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