Böcker av Caro Feely

A page-turning account of first-time parenting that will leave you filled with wonder at the miracle of life."The paediatrician came back without our baby.'I'm afraid we have a problem.'Stars bounced around my vision of the doctor's talking head, his voice far away, like a dream. I felt like I was sinking into a void and leant back to steady myself on the bed. We had experienced the most life affirming event the night before, the birth of our first child. Now she was being taken away. It was a moment that would take us on an intense journey and change the course of our lives."'Saving Sophia' is a true-life story of pregnancy, birth, ICU, breastfeeding, first time parenting, postnatal depression, and raising a family. A gripping and sometimes humorous account of a roller coaster ride into motherhood, that offers a glimpse into, and a reminder of, how miraculous raising a family is. This heartwarming story of love, friendship, and family will keep you on the edge of your seat. Whether you're a fan of romance, drama, or just great storytelling, 'Saving Sophia' is a must-read. Key themesPrimary themes: motherhood, ICU baby, breastfeeding, first time parenting.Secondary themes: belonging, immigration, friendship, postnatal depression/ postpartum depression, yoga, follow your dream.Reviews'A wonderful book.' Julie Haigh, We Love Memoirs 'A heart-warming and deeply moving memoir of love and family,' Martin Walker, bestselling author'Beautifully written... I couldn't put it down.' Jacqui Brown, Book blogger

What will it take to change? Can we revive our relationship with the earth? And with each other?'There are two perfect shady spots where I stop to talk about biodiversity on our organic farm visits. The oak trees there seem to know me. When I touch their leaves, it feels different to how it feels with other oaks.'But along with the joy and magic of working with nature come the risks - frost, hail, heatwaves. Cultivating Change follows the journey of Caro and Sean as they regenerate their vineyard in France and rewrite their love story in the face of climate change. This powerful memoir explores marriage and family life, biodiversity, yoga, and how to change.Reviews'Powerful and inspiring' Jacqui Brown, Book blogger'A must read. Passionate, challenging, and informative.' Helen Melser, Author'A culinary trip with layers of secrets of nature, environmental activism, family dynamics, and resilience, all tied into a gorgeous package.' Kelly Ryerson, Glyphosate Facts'A thoroughly enjoyable read and a wake-up call about how our actions affect our planet.' Tora Shand'I have heard it said that time changes things, but sometimes you have to change them yourself. In Cultivating Change Caro Feely confronts both sides of this saying, adapting to the effects of time on family and relationships, while simultaneous seeking to shape the world - especially the wine world - to meet the challenges of the future. Insightful and inspiring.' Mike Veseth, The Wine EconomistPrimary themes: Climate change, Marriage, Wine, Vineyards, Organic farming, Regenerative farming, Biodiversity, Yoga, Personal awakening, Follow your Dreams.Secondary themes: Raising teenagers as a working mother, Transitioning to the empty nest, Gastronomy, Voyages in France, South Africa, Ireland, Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom.

What does it take to follow your dreams?The wine filled my mouth with plum and blackberry sensations. 'Delicious.' A picture of a vineyard drenched in sunlight formed in my mind. Sean drew me rudely back to our small suburban home.'How can they be in liquidation if they make wine this good?'When Caro and Sean find the perfect vineyard near Bordeaux their dreams of a new life in France are about to come true. They arrive, with a toddler and a newborn, to face a dilapidated farmhouse, and challenges including accidents with agricultural equipment, cultural misunderstandings, and money worries. Undeterred, they embark on the biggest adventure of their lives - learning to make wine from the roots up.Filled with vivid descriptions of delicious wines, great food, humour, and stunning landscapes, this is a unique insight into the world of the winemaker, and a story of passion, dedication, and love.Do Caro and Sean succeed in their thrilling quest? Is completely changing your life a good idea?Reviews'Captivating reading' Destination France'An inspiring story of how one couple changed their lives.' Jamie Ivey, Author'A beautifully written tale of passion and guts.' Alice Feiring, Author'I was moved and delighted by this book, and what it says about wine and the passion of winemaking, about France and the great adventure of family life, and above all about the challenges that build a marriage... A splendid book.' Martin Walker, bestselling author of the Bruno, Chief of Police series

'Earnest and winning... sincere and passionate' The New York TimesCan you build your dream life? Or will it break you?'We have to get to the next level, or we have to get out,' I said.'To make the farm viable we have to have more vines and more accommodation,' replied Sean. Both would take investment we didn't have.Getting to the next level and overcoming challenges that include bureaucracy, renovation delays, and unseasonal frost, will take courage, ingenuity, and luck.On a winter's day frost is beautiful, but on a spring day after bud burst it spells devastation. For Sean and Caro, a couple whose love affair with wine and France has taken them through financial and physical struggle to create their organic vineyard, it could spell the end. Until they receive an unexpected call that could save their skins.This book is about life, love and taking risks, while transforming a piece of land into a flourishing organic and biodynamic vineyard and making a new life in France. It includes evocative descriptions of nature, delicious food and wine, and voyages to wine regions of Napa and Sonoma in the USA, and Alsace, Bergerac, Bordeaux, and Burgundy in France.Do Caro and Sean save their skins and thrive? Reviews¿'Earnest and winning... sincere and passionate' The New York Times'Inspiring' France Magazine'Required reading for wine lovers everywhere.' Mike Veseth, The Wine Economist'Beautifully written' Samantha Brick, author, and journalist.'A must-read for anyone interested in wine and France' Living France Magazine'So impassioned that it could inspire you to drop all security, move to the backwaters of France, and bet your life, all for the love of making wine.' Alice Feiring, author and journalist

How do you balance a growing business and family life? Is it possible to have it all? 'Hand harvesting was different to machine harvesting. We started at dawn and proceeded slowly across the vineyards. It was better for us and the grapes, the pace was peaceful and joyful. It gave us time to share confidences and confessions.' But this rose-tinted glimpse of Sean and Caro's French vineyard life is only part of the story. The rollercoaster ride of managing a growing business and navigating menopause is as challenging as making natural wine in harmony with the environment. Join Caro on her search for balance in life, love and wine. Does yoga hold the secret? Will she make it through this growth phase with family, organic farm, and sanity intact?