On The Roof : A Thatcher's Journey by Tom Allan

On The Roof : A Thatcher's Journey by Tom AllanThe reed goes on, the reed comes off. The reed rots and returns to the earth. The houses we work on outlast us. The thatch we use has never stood still. On The Roof is a thatcher's tale a journey of discovery, and a reflection on what it means for a person or a building to belong in a place. It tells Tom Allan's story, leaving an office job in the city to find fulfilment among the Devon roofs, as well as the stories of six other people who share his

touching and profound book about one man's burgeoning relationship with the natural world - and it's also a joy to read

is not peace but a path

stone-cold classic that should be spoken of in the same breath - and read as religiously - as Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird' THE TIMES'A genuine classic

this timely and essential book will revolutionise how you work

The gorgeous volume explores a wide range of child-friendly topics

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