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It's a Farming Thing
'A lot of those old sayings, 'Red sky at night...' and so on, are based on real knowledge. Not that red sky at night really does mean shepherd's delight - the only thing that's ever going to delight a shepherd is changing their job and not having to work with sheep any more.'
Kaleb Cooper - star of hit TV show Clarkson's Farm and Sunday Times bestselling author - has been catapulted into the limelight and his new book, Life According to Kaleb, he shares the highs, lows and unexpected adventures of life at Diddly Squat from wrestling with temperamental tractors to dodging the wrath of cantankerous cows and after all that why he still believes he has the best job in the world.
Kaleb reveals his true, loveable, funny and down-to-earth self, with deadpan gags and unique observations that will have you crying with laughter. Utterly hilarious, this is Kaleb as you know and love him, telling the story of how he has become one of the biggest names in farming today.
Kaleb Cooper - star of hit TV show Clarkson's Farm and Sunday Times bestselling author - has been catapulted into the limelight and his new book, Life According to Kaleb, he shares the highs, lows and unexpected adventures of life at Diddly Squat from wrestling with temperamental tractors to dodging the wrath of cantankerous cows and after all that why he still believes he has the best job in the world.
Kaleb reveals his true, loveable, funny and down-to-earth self, with deadpan gags and unique observations that will have you crying with laughter. Utterly hilarious, this is Kaleb as you know and love him, telling the story of how he has become one of the biggest names in farming today.
223 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 24, 2024
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January 27, 2025
Entertaining because I like Kaleb and Clarkson’s Farm but I felt the book had no purpose other than free-flowing thoughts on topics I wasn’t particularly interested in hearing Kaleb’s pov on. I thought the book was going to be more of a tribute to Kaleb’s love of farming and it just wasn’t.
March 3, 2025
It’s more of an internal monologue on different topics, would have preferred it to be more related to farming than anything else.
January 3, 2025
3.5*
Saw this on the 99p deal and thought “why not?”. I feel like I have just had a little chat with Kaleb! It’s a short book about Kaleb’s ponderings and insights into a few topics with a farming perspective.
Saw this on the 99p deal and thought “why not?”. I feel like I have just had a little chat with Kaleb! It’s a short book about Kaleb’s ponderings and insights into a few topics with a farming perspective.
December 18, 2024
Was a gift for my birthday as I do enjoy watching Clarkson’s farm. Very easy read, just written like Kaleb stream of thoughts. Don’t expect to learn a great deal about farming but maybe a bit more about who Kaleb is.
April 26, 2025
It's a Farming Thing: Life according to Kaleb cooper 🚜🐖👨🏻🌾
From the moment I picked up Life According to Kaleb, I knew I was in for a treat — and it absolutely did not disappoint. It’s exactly what I hoped it would be: honest, funny, and completely down-to-earth, just like Kaleb himself. Right from the first page, it feels like Kaleb is chatting directly to you — whether that’s over a pint down at the pub or while leaning on a gate in the middle of a muddy field. His voice and personality come through so clearly, it’s impossible not to be drawn in.
The book is packed full of brilliant stories from Diddly Squat Farm — tales of wrestling with stubborn, temperamental tractors, battling with grumpy cows, and dealing with the daily chaos that comes with farm life. Kaleb has a real knack for finding humour even in the toughest, muddiest, and most frustrating moments. Yet behind all the laughs, there’s a genuine warmth and deep passion for farming that shines through in every story. You can tell how much he truly loves what he does, despite the relentless challenges thrown his way — from unpredictable British weather to the endless hard graft required to keep a farm running.
One of the things I appreciated most about this book is that it isn’t just a collection of jokes or funny anecdotes. While there are plenty of laugh-out-loud moments — especially in Kaleb’s rants about the weather, his hilarious explanations of traditional farming sayings, and his general frustrations with rural life — there’s also real insight woven throughout. Kaleb gives readers an honest, often eye-opening glimpse into the realities of modern farming. His straightforward, no-nonsense approach makes even the most complex aspects of farm life feel relatable and easy to understand, even if you’ve never set foot in a field before.
Fans of Clarkson’s Farm will, of course, absolutely love this book. Kaleb’s personality, humour, and heart are just as infectious on the page as they are on screen. But even if you haven’t seen the show, Life According to Kaleb stands firmly on its own. It’s a warm, funny, and thoroughly enjoyable read that paints a vivid picture of life away from the cities — a life filled with mud, hard work, unpredictable animals, and an unbreakable spirit.
The only reason I didn’t give it a full five stars is because there were a few sections that felt slightly rushed. At times, it seemed like Kaleb had so many great stories and thoughts to share that he was trying to cram them all in, meaning some parts didn’t get quite the space they deserved. However, this minor flaw didn’t take away from the overall joy of reading it.
In short, if you’re looking for a proper feel-good book that will make you laugh, give you a real appreciation for the world of farming, and leave you with a huge smile on your face, Life According to Kaleb is an absolute must-read. Highly recommended!
From the moment I picked up Life According to Kaleb, I knew I was in for a treat — and it absolutely did not disappoint. It’s exactly what I hoped it would be: honest, funny, and completely down-to-earth, just like Kaleb himself. Right from the first page, it feels like Kaleb is chatting directly to you — whether that’s over a pint down at the pub or while leaning on a gate in the middle of a muddy field. His voice and personality come through so clearly, it’s impossible not to be drawn in.
The book is packed full of brilliant stories from Diddly Squat Farm — tales of wrestling with stubborn, temperamental tractors, battling with grumpy cows, and dealing with the daily chaos that comes with farm life. Kaleb has a real knack for finding humour even in the toughest, muddiest, and most frustrating moments. Yet behind all the laughs, there’s a genuine warmth and deep passion for farming that shines through in every story. You can tell how much he truly loves what he does, despite the relentless challenges thrown his way — from unpredictable British weather to the endless hard graft required to keep a farm running.
One of the things I appreciated most about this book is that it isn’t just a collection of jokes or funny anecdotes. While there are plenty of laugh-out-loud moments — especially in Kaleb’s rants about the weather, his hilarious explanations of traditional farming sayings, and his general frustrations with rural life — there’s also real insight woven throughout. Kaleb gives readers an honest, often eye-opening glimpse into the realities of modern farming. His straightforward, no-nonsense approach makes even the most complex aspects of farm life feel relatable and easy to understand, even if you’ve never set foot in a field before.
Fans of Clarkson’s Farm will, of course, absolutely love this book. Kaleb’s personality, humour, and heart are just as infectious on the page as they are on screen. But even if you haven’t seen the show, Life According to Kaleb stands firmly on its own. It’s a warm, funny, and thoroughly enjoyable read that paints a vivid picture of life away from the cities — a life filled with mud, hard work, unpredictable animals, and an unbreakable spirit.
The only reason I didn’t give it a full five stars is because there were a few sections that felt slightly rushed. At times, it seemed like Kaleb had so many great stories and thoughts to share that he was trying to cram them all in, meaning some parts didn’t get quite the space they deserved. However, this minor flaw didn’t take away from the overall joy of reading it.
In short, if you’re looking for a proper feel-good book that will make you laugh, give you a real appreciation for the world of farming, and leave you with a huge smile on your face, Life According to Kaleb is an absolute must-read. Highly recommended!
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August 24, 2025
As its title suggests, Kaleb Cooper's latest non-fiction book has a much heavier emphasis on farming than his previous releases. Much of the book details topics such as his love for farmyard machines like tractors, and an implied disdain for people who he refers to as 'hobby farmers'.
It's a great read that captures Kaleb's personality from the TV Show. He's a man who clearly holds a strong work ethic, and who loves his job as a farmer. He also seems immensely grateful to Jeremy Clarkson, for highlighting issues like the mental health of farmers, and shining a spotlight on the struggles that farms face every year in his Clarkson's Farm series.
Farming books is not usually the kind of literature I read, owing to how I am not a farmer, but I find Kaleb Cooper a thoroughly entertaining TV personality, and his humour is present throughout the book (I particularly liked his 'fifty shades of corn' pun in an early chapter of the book). Kaleb Cooper is possibly the best celebrity to come from a factual streaming show.
It's a great read that captures Kaleb's personality from the TV Show. He's a man who clearly holds a strong work ethic, and who loves his job as a farmer. He also seems immensely grateful to Jeremy Clarkson, for highlighting issues like the mental health of farmers, and shining a spotlight on the struggles that farms face every year in his Clarkson's Farm series.
Farming books is not usually the kind of literature I read, owing to how I am not a farmer, but I find Kaleb Cooper a thoroughly entertaining TV personality, and his humour is present throughout the book (I particularly liked his 'fifty shades of corn' pun in an early chapter of the book). Kaleb Cooper is possibly the best celebrity to come from a factual streaming show.
February 18, 2025
After meeting the bloke at LAMMA 2025, I can defo see his personality come out in ‘Its a Farming Thing’!
This my favourite book out of all of Kaleb’s so far.
Yes he keeps the humour and the funny illustrations in, but similar to Clarkson, Cooper still brings up how important agriculture is and what it entails!!
Moreover, Kaleb talks about how he got into agri (knew this already) but also how one can become involved with farming if you’re not from an agri background.
He also discusses different aspects of life and how he either deals with it or somehow connects it back to agriculture. But there are some like wtf hilarious moments as well, when the topless woman jumps in the boat with him 😅😅
A great farming account once again. Well done Kaleb 🤣💪
This my favourite book out of all of Kaleb’s so far.
Yes he keeps the humour and the funny illustrations in, but similar to Clarkson, Cooper still brings up how important agriculture is and what it entails!!
Moreover, Kaleb talks about how he got into agri (knew this already) but also how one can become involved with farming if you’re not from an agri background.
He also discusses different aspects of life and how he either deals with it or somehow connects it back to agriculture. But there are some like wtf hilarious moments as well, when the topless woman jumps in the boat with him 😅😅
A great farming account once again. Well done Kaleb 🤣💪
January 26, 2025
I've overall enjoyed Kaleb's books. This one, he gives his own insight into farming, and other topics such as fashion and family. It's amazing what he has achieved. And I hope he goes on to achieve so much more for his family.
November 17, 2024
I enjoyed that this one was a bit more about Kaleb than the last. Watching him on Clarkson's farm does get you curious if you're nosey like me.
January 10, 2025
Brilliant funny
March 6, 2025
Short and enjoyable light reading. Nothing too spectacular here but great for some light relief when you feel a bit blue.
July 12, 2025
Another Fantastic Fun book from Kaleb. A fantastic fun read.
September 19, 2025
He seems very down to earth. Nice listen while I get jobs done. Feels a little like you are having a chat while he jumps from topic to topic, no real organisation or flow to the topics!
December 6, 2025
2 ⭐
Sadly I don’t find Kaleb as funny as Jeremy so it was a far less entertaining farm book!
Sadly I don’t find Kaleb as funny as Jeremy so it was a far less entertaining farm book!
December 24, 2025
Very short book for audio. Waste of a £7.99 credit. Very funny though
October 14, 2025
A nice present from Sally Purefoy, especially since it is signed. However, the content of the book was drivel. Never before have I read a book that read as though it was dictated. I am not hugely interested in Cooper, which reflects in my lack of interest of his ramblings. I also didn’t approve of his clearly AI-generated images.
But like this review, at least it was short.
But like this review, at least it was short.
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