One of the Family: Why A Dog Called Maxwell Changed My Life - The Sunday Times bestseller

In his brave and moving memoir, Long Lost Family presenter and Radio 5 breakfast show host Nicky Campbell reveals how the simple unconditional love of Maxwell, his Labrador, turned his life around and helped him come to terms with his difficult journey as an adopted child.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 240 pages
\n Publication date: 18 February 2021
\n Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
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The Sunday Times bestseller, Long Lost Family presenter, and Radio 5 breakfast show host Nicky Campbell's remarkable autobiography delves into the transformative power of unconditional love. In One of the Family, Nicky vulnerably shares his journey as an adopted child, exploring the feelings of alienation and the guilt he carried towards his parents for seeking his birth mother. The book also sheds light on his emotional breakdown and the challenges he faced with a late diagnosis of bipolar disorder. However, through it all, his unwavering passion for dogs and animals has served as a lifeline, providing solace and perspective. It is Maxwell, his loyal Labrador, who teaches him the invaluable lesson of simple, unwavering friendship, enabling Nicky to see the beauty and goodness in his life. From the security of his childhood home to the love of his wife and four daughters, and ultimately, a deeper understanding of his birth mother's decision to give him up for adoption, Nicky's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the profound impact of unconditional love.

\n Weight: 432g\n
Dimension: 162 x 241 x 28 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781529304251\n \n