{"product_id":"the-horizontal-oak-ebook","title":"The Horizontal Oak","description":"\u003c!-- One-line hook --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA moving, life‑affirming memoir of trauma, resilience and the healing power of the natural world — from one of Scotland’s most beloved wildlife writers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Tagline --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolly Pullar’s extraordinary life story blends humour, heartbreak and hope, revealing how nature became her anchor through family tragedy and personal transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Access Your Content --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 16px; border-radius: 6px; background: #f9f9f9; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccess Your Content in Seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003col style=\"margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eComplete your purchase on our store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (free).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLog in using the same email from checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eYour ebook will appear instantly in your library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eAll content is securely delivered through our app and not offered as a Shopify download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- About the Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Horizontal Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e is an intimate, courageous and uplifting memoir from wildlife expert, journalist and photographer Polly Pullar. Her lifelong bond with animals began early — at seven years old, her pet sheep Lulu accompanied her to school, setting the tone for a life lived close to nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing up in a remote corner of the West Highlands, Polly roamed freely through wild landscapes, encountering otters, seals, eagles and wildcats. But beneath the beauty lay family secrets and emotional turmoil. Her idyllic childhood was overshadowed by her father’s alcoholism and eventual suicide, the breakdown of her relationship with her mother, and later the collapse of her own marriage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough these hardships, nature became her refuge and her teacher. As Polly rebuilt her life, she forged a remarkable career rehabilitating wildlife, writing about the natural world and photographing its wonders. With compassion, humour and optimism, she reflects on how the creatures and landscapes she loves helped her find forgiveness, understanding and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Peppered with humour, empathy and kindness.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— Sunday Post\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Reviews --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Praise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A heartfelt, generous and inspiring memoir from one of Scotland’s finest nature writers.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Why You'll Love This Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA deeply personal story\u003c\/strong\u003e of resilience, healing and self‑discovery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich, evocative nature writing\u003c\/strong\u003e rooted in the Scottish Highlands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHonest reflections\u003c\/strong\u003e on family, trauma and forgiveness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for readers of memoir, wildlife writing and emotional nonfiction.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA standout Birlinn title\u003c\/strong\u003e blending biography with the restorative power of nature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- About the Author --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolly Pullar\u003c\/strong\u003e is a renowned wildlife expert, rehabilitator, journalist and photographer. Raised in the West Highlands, she has spent her life working closely with animals and documenting the natural world. Her writing is celebrated for its warmth, insight and deep connection to the landscapes and creatures of Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Publication Details --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birlinn Ltd\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birlinn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 July 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN (Ebook):\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781788855099\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biography \u0026amp; Memoir \/ Nature Writing \u0026amp; Gardening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I access my ebook?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and log in using the same email you used at checkout. 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