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 ...
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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.
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Add this copy of Emma and I to cart. $10.63, good condition, Sold by M Godding Books Ltd rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Devizes, WILTS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1979 by Gollancz.
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Good. Good Jacket. Size: 19 to 25 cm tall, Octavo, (8vo); Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail tracked worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging.
Add this copy of Emma and I to cart. $5.42, very good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1979 by Gollancz.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
Add this copy of Emma and I to cart. $42.75, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1979 by Gollancz.
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Great story of courage and hope. The value of living positively...if you don't know you are blind, and your parent treats you like you are not different...expectations abound!
An eye opening read....in reality.
Emmaneverforgotten1964
Feb 25, 2009
Out of print, yet never forgotten.
This is one of the best books I have ever read. Being a true account of the close bond between a blind person and the trained dog who gives this woman her independence makes it all the more educating & interesting. The way in which it is written is extemely personal, Sheila Hocken being able to write in such a way that you seem to live the experiences, or are right there with her. The depth of emotion is something we who love dogs can truly feel, her humor and English expressions are just icing on the cake. Also, the personal photographs in the book are a true bonus.The book is not easy to put down until done,and thankfully she continued to write more! I will have them in my library, and love them always.
