Mein Leben als Schäfer

James Rebanks' family has lived in the English Highlands, specifically the Lake District, for generations. Their way of life has been shaped by the seasons and work routines for centuries. In summer, the sheep are driven to the bare mountains, and hay is harvested; in autumn, the fairs follow, where the herds are replenished; in winter, the struggle is to keep the sheep alive, and relief comes with spring when the lambs are born and the animals are driven back to the mountains. James Rebanks tells the story of an ancient landscape and a deep-rooted connection to a place. In impressively clear prose, he depicts the annual cycle of a shepherd and offers us a unique insight into rural life. He also writes about the people close to him, individuals of great perseverance, even as the world around them changes completely.