In this captivating blend of nature writing, memoir and wild food, John Lewis-Stempel spends a year living entirely from the land, eating only what he can catch or forage from his forty-acre farm.

As the seasons unfold, he follows nature's rhythms, learning to live from hedgerows, fields and streams while training an unwilling gundog, experimenting with wild ingredients and rediscovering Britain's natural abundance. Along the way, he offers a deeply personal reflection on our relationship with the countryside and the wildlife that sustains it.

Beautifully observed, humorous and rich in natural history, The Wild Life is a celebration of Britain's wildlife, seasonal living and the enduring connection between people and the land. A wonderful choice for readers of British nature writing, countryside books and anyone interested in wild food, foraging and the natural world.