Whistlebare

About the Book: 

Blanket nailed across the draught-ridden door, I huddle inside the shepherd’s dwelling with my dogs and an orphaned duck.  Even in bed I wear socks, mittens and a woollen hat.

Why did I choose this meagre, isolated existence on the slopes of Whistlebare?

Each day brings new delights and difficulties: what will serve to soothe the needy duckling while I am out tending the sheep? In the absence of a burly forklift driver, how can I extricate the bull from where he is stuck in a bog?  Should I cajole my morose boss into opening his curtains, embracing the sunlight and donning his market-day apparel, or must I shove him into the sale-ring in his pyjamas?

Reviews: 

Cold Comfort Farm with bells on. ALAN TAYLOR on Skirly Crag

Compelling, earthly, heartwarming. Helen Percy's description of farming life is so brilliantly accurate, it will make even the most city dwelling reader feel the wind on their face or smell the mud on their boots. JIM SMITH, Perthshire famer and comedian on Skirly Crag

I enjoyed this book immensely. JANE SMALL on Skirly Crag

About the Author:

HELEN PERCY, a former minister with the Church of Scotland, has embraced a life of transformation and resilience. After facing wrongful condemnation from her community, Helen sought refuge in the Scottish Highlands, where she found solace amidst nature. Her memoirs capture her journey from the pulpit to the rugged beauty of rural farming. Through her writing, Helen offers readers a heartfelt and inspiring exploration of courage, authenticity, and the power of hope, wrapped in the charm of Highland life.