i have just finished reading your book and wanted to say how much i enjoyed it - one of the best books i have read for ages - you are so lucky to come from such an interesting family.i just did not want the book to come to an end and read lots of it twice!! well done and thank you. what's next?

Robyn, I have just finished reading your beautiful book, with tears in my eyes. Tears you ask? What a beautiful ending...hearing your grandfather's last words. Thank you so much for sharing your life in Botswana with us. I can only dream of going to Africa...but one day, my dream will come true. Again, thank you for this light read, it was splendid! Sincerely, Nathalie Roy

Hi Robyn I have just finished reading your book and enjoyed it! My daughter was born there 7yrs ago in Botswana and we left when she was 4months old to come and live in New Zealand. We are born in Zimb. It brought back many memories and familiar things-thank you for your lovely book! Your book will be enjoyed by many more to come!! Kindest regards Linda

One of the best books I have ever read. Reminded me of my childhood in Zim & a farm we lived on in Natal. Beautifully written & very funny. We are now going to buy & raise some chickens!

Fascinating book! I got it as a present from my boyfriend after hearing it on Radio 4. Laughed my head off when reading stories from doctor's clinics. I loved the book. It reminded me about my own childhood, when me and my brother used to explore the fields around around our house at the edge of a small town. I had so many similar experiences, although not in such an exotic environment. It was lovely to read. I tell everyone about the book.

I read alot and this is one of the very BEST books I've ever read. A friend loaned me her copy and I am going out to buy more copies to give to my friends for Christmas. I just loved this book. Great read, wonderful characters/family.