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Emma and I
A touching and unique story of love and courage. This is Sheila Hocken's own story. A story of a young blind girl who sets out to fight for the right to live fully and to see again. Sheila's account of the events and people that transformed her life is moving and inspiring. Sheila introduces Emma, her beautiful chocolate-brown labrador, whose devotion and intelligence as a...more
Hardcover, 211 pages
Published
June 9th 1978
by Dutton Books
(first published 1978)
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Lovely memoir about a woman who gradually loses her sight through her childhood, and is eventually provided with a chocolate lab called Emma to be her guide dog, opening up the possibility of a normal life. It was written in the early 70s when treatments for blindness were not so developed and therefore many more people were affected. Sheila bonds immediately with her clever dog and describes in some detail how Emma helps her day to day. It was moving and quite funny, as well as a good insight i...more
Emma and I is a touching story by Sheila Hocken; indeed it is an autobiographical tale of her fight for sight and her relationship with her 'eyes', Emma, a beautiful chocolate Labrador: her guide dog.
This memoir is an inspirational story of how Sheila refused to accept her blindness; she found independence through her pairing with Emma, love through her other senses (her hearing and the radio, no less) and finally she rediscovered the world anew after fighting for pioneering treatent to restore...more
This memoir is an inspirational story of how Sheila refused to accept her blindness; she found independence through her pairing with Emma, love through her other senses (her hearing and the radio, no less) and finally she rediscovered the world anew after fighting for pioneering treatent to restore...more
This is a beautiful, easy-to-read story about love, patience and miracles. Not only does it tell a wonderful story about the work of assistance dogs, but it also tells a story about the life of an unsighted person, and the challenges and triumphs that they face every day.
If you love this book, you should also read Thunder Dog by Michael Hingson. You won't be disappointed.
If you love this book, you should also read Thunder Dog by Michael Hingson. You won't be disappointed.
Lovely book about the relationship between Shiela and her guide dog Emma.
Made me think about the world in a different way and be aware of the things I take for granted. The gift of sight is so important in our day to day lives that I cannot contemplate life without it. This book humbled me.
Made me think about the world in a different way and be aware of the things I take for granted. The gift of sight is so important in our day to day lives that I cannot contemplate life without it. This book humbled me.
An amazing touching story of Sheila Hocken who was blind and the relationship she had with her guide dog Emma. Emma was not only her 'eyes' but became her best friend and later was part of her family.
This book shows what a wonderful bond a dog and their human can share. Emma is such a smart dog and continued to amaze me throughout the book. And Sheila is an inspiration. This is a great read.
I read this book when I was a kid and absolutely loved it. Highly recommended for animal lovers.
Its perfect.... Want to read the other books too.... Its a must read for all dog lovers.. !!
A really touching true story about a blind woman and her guide dog, Emma.
My favorite book along with 100 years of solitude... So great!
This is one of my favorite books!
A wonderful story of a blind woman and her guide dog. I enjoyed reading about the amazing capabilities of the dog and how she enabled the woman to live a normal life. Definitely recommend this book.
I loved this book from beginning to end. It shows a great journey of how some people with certain disabilities copy in life and continue to live their lives like any other person.
First-hand account of coping with blindness, and the difference a seeing-eye dog makes; suitable for kids 12 and up too.
Nov 21, 2007
Trojanhorse
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A very engaging read. Emma's abilities are amazing and it makes you realise just how intelligent dogs can be.
Beautiful, tear-jerker, inspiring, makes me love my dog more and more and be grateful for what I have.
exciting, fascinating story of guide dog and transition from blindness to sight
One of my favourite books ever
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