An International Rubery Book Award winner.
'This charming, funny, beautifully illustrated book would make anyone feel better' Jilly Cooper
When Sophie falls ill while directing a drama series, her BBC doctor prescribes an extraordinary treatment: writing a diary. Armed with a paintbox, and with the support of her family and friends, she sets out to record a spiritual journey, which proves funny, poignant and uplifting.
This true story is set in rural Gloucestershire where Sophie's tame otters and noisy parrots berate the eligible young men who come to visit her.
'...a courageous tale of illness overcome, trials met, and courage displayed, told with humor and accompanied by delightful wispy watercolor sketches.' Richard Pilbrow, producer of 'Swallows and Amazons'
'I laughed a lot' Alastair Fothergill, producer of 'Our Planet', 'Planet Earth' and 'Frozen Planet'
'I learned a lot about dealing with what life throws at you' Carole Stone CBE, producer of 'Any Answers'
'extremely well written, eminently readable' Charles Foster, New York Times best-selling author
'The book helps to put life back into persepctive and reminds us of where our hope, trust and faith should lie.' Jennifer Hutcheon
'A great read for anyone thirsty for inspiration, encouragement or just a really good laugh' Lucy Calcott
'...readable, thought-provoking and funny. Things you've always asked yourself and never really answered are addressed with humor and incisiveness.' Margrit Duncan