Enjoyed reading about feisty Heida's annual cycle of life on a remote Icelandic farm. Anyone who's been to Iceland could appreciate the hard work and strength of character needed to farm in these harsh conditions, especially as a lone female farmer. This strength helps her fight against an energy company trying to erect a hydro-electric dam in her area. Good to know, as there are so many scars from times when destruction of the landscape for power plants and reservoirs was taken for granted. Thanks to the skilful writing, Heida's voice sings through the book and you feel she would be an interesting person to talk to. At times, it did ramble on a bit, but worth reading for the vivid descriptions of the scenery alone.

A fascinating biography , such a strong woman and it was lovely reading about Iceland and the bonds she has with farming and her animals. It’s entertaining too, she’s really funny, felt a bit chaotic at times but I think that’s more her personality and it made it charming.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

I requested this book because I have always wanted to see Iceland and am fascinated by the history, countryside and lifestyle. This book was a thoroughly enjoyable account of Heida’s life as she works her farm and fights the politics that threaten her livelihood and the surrounding countryside. No doubt I would have got even more out of it if I had seen some of the places described but this was still a great read. I’m even keener to visit Iceland now.

This wasn’t quite what I expected going into it but still thoroughly enjoyable. The book does occasionally veer away from the topic of farming but it adds to the enjoyment of it. A highly fascinating biography that will appeal to a wide areay of readers, not just those interested in farming.

Heida is an amazingly resilient woman, working so hard running a sheep farm in a remote valley in Iceland. She is has a strong bond with her land and sheep and also with family and friends. One can't help but admire her and her achievements fitting, as she does,.an amazing amount of work in her day. She has a sense of fun despite all the hardships and toughness of her chosen life. The book itself is slightly rambling but it's as though Heida is talking directly to the reader and, as in real life, the conversation goes off track in subject matter to be picked up again later. The Icelandic names took a bit of getting used to but I found by creating a short form in my head they didn't detract overall. A fascinating account of a different world.

Thank you to NetGalley for the chance to read this book before publication date. I don't know whether it was all the Icelandic place names or the way this book is constructed that meant I found it difficult to read. It seem to jump all over the place and people's and place names did not role off the tongue either. I wanted more shepherd details and less about which piece of farming machinery was in use. Also when the possibility of a political interlude came along I lost interest.

A lovely book to read. Heidi made me laugh, she has a sense of fun about her. I can picture her dancing in her tractor. Her values come from her family and she's not afraid of hard work.

Did not finish at around 25%. I might come back to it but just couldn't get into it, sorry. Just didn't click with the voice/style though the su jects were interesting. Thanks for it though!

Heida a sheep farmer Heida a model Heida a politician. She is a sheep farmer with a 500 sheep on her farm a strong woman who can handle a bale of hay scan ewes for pregnancy has an interest in town politics and wouldn’t mind meeting a man.This is a wonderful read Heida her life her family her friends living in Iceland known as the end of the world.nextbto a Volcano A unique life a life that proves women have amazing strength I loved getting a chance to visit her farm her world. #netgalley #Johnmurraypress