Meet Ella

The Dog Who Saved My Life

By: James Middleton

Narrated by: James Middleton

When he was a child, James Middleton wanted nothing more than a dog of his own.

Struggling to connect in the classroom, James would often take off in pursuit of nature and animals—exploring the Berkshire countryside, tinkering with rusty farm machinery, caring for injured creatures, and losing himself for hours to the outdoors.

Then, finally, his pleas for a dog (made via handwritten letters to his parents) were answered.

Meet Ella traces the extraordinary bond between James and his beloved first pup, Ella. From their enchanting introduction to their many adventures, from Scottish mountain sides to royal weddings, their journey is marked by love, loyalty, and unexpected twists of fate.

But beyond the glamorous veneer of society engagements and entrepreneurial achievements lies a deeply personal account of James's battle with depression. Through unconditional love, Ella emerges as an intuitive friend, reading James's moods and offering solace, becoming the catalyst for his healing journey and helping him to see all the good in his life and future.

Meet Ella is a wonderfully heartwarming celebration of an unbreakable bond and the amazing healing potential of the human-animal connection.

©2024 James Middleton (P)2024 Octopus Publishing Group

A wonderful listen!

This is a great book for anyone who loves dogs, and even if you don’t, the story itself is inspiring and uplifting. I always love a book that’s read by the author. You definitely get to know what they think is important as they read by what they emphasize.

Heart felt stories

A charming story revealing the experiences of emotional struggle and the amazing bond we have with the animals who journey with us in life. A quick and easy listen. Well, worth it if you’ve ever lost a pet or struggle struggled with depression

Yes!

A life without dogs…I can’t imagine! We are so lucky to have the chance to learn from and love them.

Heartfelt discussion of mental health and how much our beloved dogs contribute to our wellbeing. Loved it start to finish!

Beautifully narrated by the author. A Lovely tribute to Ella and to the dogs he loves.

Touching, beautiful

James Middleton has shared beautiful and touching memories of his life and the dogs he has loved. As a dog parent, so many things made me laugh as well as cry. Thank you for sharing a part of yourself and Ella’s journey through your life.