How a baby hare changed a political advisor’s life

In an unexpected twist of fate, a tiny creature - a baby hare changed everything for a former political advisor, more used to the comings and goings of Westminster, than Wildlife.

Foreign policy expert Chloe Dalton's encounter during the Covid lockdown with this fragile animal sparked a journey that inspired her upcoming book, 'Raising Hare' which arrives on the shelves next week.

[kristaisaacson]

I just finished reading your book, moments ago. I'm from America, took a trip to Canada to ski with my family at Christmas time, visited a small book shop, and your book about raising a hare in the English countryside caught my eye and interest. So glad I picked it up. I loved that the peace and beauty you have discovered through the experience of raising the hare was infused into the pages, and I found my heart stilled alongside yours. I just got online to find a video of you, hoping I could see the hare myself. So glad I found this interview. Thank you for helping me slow down and look around a bit. I feel inspired to look for beauty in the world around me and see what I discover.

[ThatMashbury]

Thank you for taking in this lovely little creature. Wildlife has changed my outlook on life.

[judydunlop]

This book is enchanting, beautifully written and moving. I recommend it.

[free_solo]

Ich lese das Buch gerade. Es ist so schön geschrieben, dass ich jetzt extra langsam lese um nicht zu schnell zum Ende zu kommen. Vielen Dank Chloe Dalton ❤

[mortalclown]

Admiring American here. I believe that people in the UK are showing more concern for our planet, overall, than here. Perhaps it's because much of it is island and you realize just how much earth needs triage.

Standing in solidarity with Canada and Greenland, too, fwiw.

[michaelschmitz]

Love it! Raised one myself. It was the most heart-warming experience I‘ve ever had.

[JohnSmith-ej]

Learned late in life the appreciation of wild life late. Always knew they needed that

[MostlyLoveOfMusic]

the beauty and essential essence of nature is the number one thing we should care about

[Erniesmt]

Just finished listening to Raising Hare on bbc sounds....beautiful. We have them in our garden regularly. They are MAGICAL.

[andrewscoley]

Read the book a month ago, very, very good, recommend it to anyone. Nice to see some footage too.

[lesleypittman]

Just finished the book, amazing story, so well written . This would make a lovely Christmas gift for nature lovers on your list.

[susanbeesley]

Such a wonderful book Raising Hare x so pleased I read it xx

[paigeoliver]

I loved Ms. Dalton’s book, Raising Hare! It’s really worth a read.

[Phoenix-regenerating]

We are surrounded by loving miracle of honest relationship when we open our eyes and hearts. So Beautiful

[hansiesma]

Those lucky hares. Most are not so lucky.

[LuciThomasHardylover-qxts]

Are we so diminished that we cannot call a leveret it's name and have to address the population as though they're five? How sad. Beautiful, haunting creatures. Anyone lucky enough to have a close encounter with one of these beautiful animals will know why the Celts had them as magical, spiritual creatures. We used to have some here, and meeting them and holding eye contact while I am scrutinised is one of the memories that will keep me happy in my old age ❤️ Thank Prince Charles for destroying them all. Duchy land with no more hares. I hope they haunt him.

[URBeingLiedTo]

Modern politics summed up in under 5 minutes 😂

[RUSHRUSH]

I am yet to read this book, It should be arriving today post willing, but it sounds like it will be similar to George: A Magpie Memoir by Frieda Hughes, an excellent book though the subject matter is 'slightly' different. ❤️

[laurateaho-white]

This is the story of Brexit in a nutshell. The hare is Britain, and the advisor is the EU.

[fredaewalker]

Hares leave their leverets in different places and return to them to feed if this woman 'FOUND' this young hare then no doubt it's mother knew it was there and like young deer you should leave well alone, they have not been abandoned. Good to see the young hare is being well cared for but BIG mistake through ignorance of the facts.