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The Horizontal Oak
A Life in Nature
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The Horizontal Oak
The Horizontal Oak is an intensely moving and uplifting autobiography from acclaimed author an naturalist Polly Pullar.She reflects on how the love of nature has shaped her life, given her the strength to forgive and understand her parents, and help her find an equilibrium.
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Peppered with humour, empathy and kindness - Sunday Post
Ever since her pet sheep Lulu accompanied her to school at the age of seven, animals and nature have been at the heart of Polly Pullar's world. Growing up in a remote corner of the Scottish West Highlands, she roamed freely through the spectacular countryside and met her first otters, seals, eagles and wildcats.
But an otherwise idyllic childhood was marred by family secrets which ultimately turned to tragedy. Following the suicide of her alcoholic father and the deterioration of her relationship with her mother, as well as the break-up of her own marriage, Polly rebuilt her life, earning a reputation as a wildlife expert and rehabilitator, journalist and photographer.
This is her extraordinary, inspirational story. Written with compassion, humour and optimism, Polly reflects on how her love of the natural world has helped her find the strength to forgive and understand her parents, and to find an equilibrium.
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The Horizontal Oak by Polly Pullar has been praised for its humour, empathy, and vivid portrayal of the natural world. Reviewers highlight Pullar's ability to blend personal pain with the healing power of wildlife, offering a memoir that is both candid and inspiring. The book is commended for its warmth, wit, and the sense of solace it provides, reflecting a deep connection with nature amid life's challenges.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781780277806
Publisher: Birlinn General
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 21 July 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Birlinn Ltd
Illustration: 12pp colour plates
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 220.0mm
Weight: 370g
Pages: 240
About the Author
Polly Pullaris a conservationist, naturalist, writer and photographer specialising in wildlife and countryside matters. She is also a wildlife rehabilitator. She contributes to numerous publications including TheScots Magazine, Scottish Field, Scottish Wildlife, BBC Wildlife & The People's Friend.). She lives on a small farm in Highland Perthshire, surrounded by an extensive menagerie.
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