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In Rough Patch, Kathy Slack chronicles her remarkable journey from the depths of despair to newfound hope, all through the unlikely medium of gardening. After abandoning her high-powered London career due to burnout and depression, Slack discovered an unexpected sanctuary in her vegetable patch. As she plunged her hands into the soil, she unearthed not just produce, but a path to healing.
This captivating narrative intertwines Slack's personal tale of recovery with a year spent cultivating and cooking her homegrown harvests. Through her eloquent prose, readers are invited into the world of kitchen gardening, where Slack shares both the practical wisdom gleaned from the earth and the transformative insights that sprouted alongside her crops. From the comedic intrusions of local swine to the profound lessons imparted by a humble leek, Slack's story is peppered with wit, warmth, and culinary inspiration.
As the seasons unfold, Slack uncovers the inextricable link between nurturing the land and nurturing oneself. Her candid reflections reveal how reconnecting with nature can restore one's zest for life, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges. With recipes born from an abundance of courgettes and musings on the life-affirming potential of a single radish seed, Rough Patch stands as a quietly powerful manifesto for a more grounded existence, reminding us all of the healing power that lies just beyond our doorstep.
Book ISBN: | 9781472148858 |
Book Author: | Kathy Slack |
Book Format: | Hardback |
Book Imprint: | Robinson |
Book Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
Book Dimensions: | 224 x 144 x 28 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2025-02-06 |
Book Pagination: | 288 pages, b/w chapter illustrations |
Book Weight: | 410g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’