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Sheila Hocken

Sheila Hocken

AuthorBooks · Second handSince 1946

Sheila Hocken is a writer and canine specialist. She is best known for her book Emma & I (1978), an autobiography that details her growing up as a blind child, her relationship with her chocolate Labrador retriever guide dog, Emma, and the regaining of her sight as a young woman through surgery. Hocken and Emma go through many different obstacles together, both sad and happy. She had several jobs before she was cured and her books describe the difficulties in depth, raising awareness about blind people in each book. The 1984 TV film, Second Sight: A Love Story, starring Elizabeth Montgomery, is based on the book.

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Sheila Hocken is a renowned British author who has dedicated her life to training guide dogs.
Her most iconic work, Emma and I, tells an inspiring story of personal overcoming.
Throughout her career, she has published a total of 15 books focusing on the bond between humans and animals.
Her writing sensitively explores themes such as blindness and the importance of assistance dogs.
Born in 1946, her literary legacy has been established through her memoirs and autobiographical experiences.

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