Emma and I (Isis) [Large Print] [Paperback]

Sheila Hocken (Author)

Book Description

Series: Isis | Publication Date: June 2005

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 memoir story about the unique bond between Sheila and her dog, and shows that, sometimes, miracles do happen.

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"A delightful and courageous autobiography...will move you to tears." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

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. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Ulverscroft Large Print (June 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0753199599
• ISBN-13: 978-0753199596
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,446,208 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Emma and I, February 12, 2000

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Lady Gee (London, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Emma and I: the True and Inspiring Story of a Young Woman's Triumphant Search for Sight (Hardcover)

A moving life story of a blind woman and her incredible guide dog Emma. This book is a rollercoaster of deep emotions that Shela feels for Emma and life they lead together, and makes us , readers, feel it too. What can I say...This is the best book I have read in the last ten years.One of those that you just can't put down, one of those that you keep in your home library and read over and over again...However,once you've read this, you'll want to read the sequels too, which are just as good...

Enjoy !

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars She was blind, but now can see..., November 5, 1997

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[e-mail] (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Emma and I (Signet) (Paperback)

Sheila Hocken shares her life with us in this biography which highlights both her experiences using a seeing-eye dog for the blind; then having her vision restored later in life.

I suppose you would have to have been blind to appreciate the intensity of the moment when her sight is restored. How do you describe light and colors for the first time? Thank you, Sheila, for sharing this experience with us, the readers. Waiting to hear the rest of your life story. (Hardcover has photos).

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A new angle, April 17, 2001

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Cindy, former Guide Dog puppy raiser (Florida.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Emma and I: 2 (Hardcover)

Usually you hear of people's experience loosing their sight. Now I have an idea of what it's like to have sight after a lifetime of blindness. This book gave me a whole new respect for blind people, guide dogs, and sight itself. Thanks Sheila Hocken!