After studying at Edinburgh University, Emily Edwards worked for a
think tank in New York before returning to London where she worked
as a support worker for vulnerable women at a large charity. She
now lives in Lewes, East Sussex with her endlessly patient husband
and her two endlessly energetic young sons.
The inspiration for The Herd came when she was eight months
pregnant with her first son, and her husband and their
vaccine-hesitant doula had an impassioned 'debate' about
vaccination in their garden. As she sat there with her hands over
her huge stomach listening to them both, Emily realized this was an
issue which impacts us all and that it would make a brilliant topic
for a novel.
It is hard to imagine a more timely novel. A fascinating
exploration of all sides of a particularly knotty, politicized
issue
*Jodi Picoult, NYT bestselling author of WISH YOU WERE HERE*
Controversial, addictive and clever, and the characters are so
multi-layered and complex they are wholly believable.
*Woman & Home*
Wow! What an incredible book, and so timely. I was riveted! Really
beautifully written, compassionately told and incredibly thought
provoking. A truly immersive telling of both sides of a story.
*Susan Lewis*
Fans of Liane Moriarty will love it!
*Stella*
Will have book clubs across the country in hot debate!
Brilliant.
*Clare Mackintosh*
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