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One of the Family

The Sunday Times bestselling memoir of family, love and belonging from BBC Radio 5 presenter Nicky Campbell

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One of the Family

By: Nicky Campbell
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 The brave and moving memoir about how the simple unconditional love of Maxwell, Nicky Campbell's Labrador, helped him come to terms with his difficult childhood - as read by the author.

'Remarkable . . . contains a lesson for all of us and delivers a resounding message of hope and of love'
JAMES O'BRIEN

Raw, honest and courageous in One of the Family, Nicky opens up about how being adopted has made him always feel like an outsider; the guilt he has carried towards his Mum and Dad for needing to trace his birth mother, and the crushing disappointment he felt when he finally met her. And for the first time, he writes about his emotional breakdown and how he has learned to live with a late diagnosis of bipolar.

Through it all his passion for dogs and animals has been a lifeline. It is Maxwell's magic, a lesson from a Labrador in simple unconditional friendship, that has allowed him to see all the good in his life: from the security and safety of his childhood home, the love of his wife and four daughters and above all, to better understand the decisions taken by his birth mother to give him up for adoption.

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Beautifully written and read. Full of reflection, hope and so much love. The little wavers in Nicky’s voice as he reads some passages give greater weight (if it were needed) to the intensely personal nature of the story. It’s lovely. Heartfelt; a story of both sorrowful and joyful self-discovery.

Beautiful

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A thought provoking journey through the highs and lows of ones life, reflecting on the people and our pets, who know us more than we can ever imagine. A must read, if only to reflect on your own life’s journey to help you discover your own acceptance and belonging within your family. A remarkable book written by a remarkable person. Thank you Nicky Campbell for being so honest.

Acceptance and belonging

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One of the best books I have listened to. Cried. Laughed. Wept. Listened in nervous awe feeling heard and understood.

I feel heard

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A wonderful story teller and narrator.. And so honest. i felt privileged to listen to this beautiful book.

Loved this Book.

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I listened to this book over 2 days. Nicky Campbell narrates it well and talks frankly throughout. Highly addictive book and very poignant in places.

Brilliant book

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