“Jo Wheatley shares an extraordinary life story shaped by resilience, loss, and the healing power of animals. Her memoirs offer a heartfelt glimpse into a world where furry companions light the way through even the darkest times.” Hi there, I must first point out that I am NOT the Jo Wheatley that won the Great British Bake Off, I can do many things but baking is not one of them. I grew up in rural Surrey, in the years before the M25 tore up the landscape. Life has been anything but ordinary, and I have decided to embrace my lifelong love of writing and share my story in a series of self published memoirs. Animals have always played an essential role in my life, and have pulled me through from childhood to the present day. There have been very dark times in my life, and there has always been a furry friend on hand to pull me back into the light. This first memoir in the series gives a glimpse into my world, I hope that you enjoy it.