Bounty: a memoir of friendship, MS and the dog that changed everything

"A testament to friendship, illness and the love of a good dog. Everyone who has faced illness will recognise themselves here." Astrid Edwards, Chair of Judges for 2025 Stella Prize

At fifty, Libby has spent years concealing the impact of multiple sclerosis, increasingly viewing life from the sidelines. When her childhood friend Emma persuades her to adopt a headstrong rescue dog, Libby has no idea how profoundly the decision will reshape them both.

As Libby struggles to manage Bounty's exube...