Meet Ella, James Middleton
Meet Ella, James Middleton
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Meet Ella
The Dog Who Saved My Life

Author: James Middleton

Narrator: James Middleton

Unabridged: 7 hr 46 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 03/04/2025


Synopsis

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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kayla on December 27, 2024

Loved this! James is Kate Middleton’s brother so I was intrigued for obvious reasons but this is not a royal tell all. It’s a beautiful and raw portrait of depression and how animals can save you. There were some Middleton and Wales family tidbits that were fun surprises but the focus here in James’......more

Goodreads review by Ute on October 02, 2024

What a wonderful inspiring book! It is a book for people who struggle with mental health, for dog lovers (esp for us dog lovers ❤️) and for people with an open heart and mind. How brave of James to tell the story of his struggles (how many adults suffer from ADD and depression and don‘t know it, don‘t......more

Goodreads review by Rachael on April 30, 2025

This book was so beautiful. A great insight into how mental health doesn’t discriminate, and how the love and intuition of a dog is more powerful than we realise. I’ve recommended this book to so many people!......more

Goodreads review by Robin on November 04, 2024

So heartwarming! Especially during this turbulent pre- election period in the U.S. could not put down. Kept Kleenex nearby. Thank you James Middleton for sharing your lovely story about you and Ella and the others in your life.......more

Goodreads review by Michelle on March 02, 2025

I was keen to read this book as soon as it was announced and it did not disppoint. James does not shy away from how painful his depression was and how just at the moment he contemplated taking his own life, Ella was there to support him and give him hope. She even introduced him to his future wife! I......more