{"product_id":"the-improbable-shepherd-isbn-9781578264711","title":"The Improbable Shepherd","description":"“The  lessons of Sylvia's farm are not just applicable for those who dream of  living the rural life. They're universally instructive, and joyfully  addictive.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Joshua Kilmer-Purcell, \u003ci\u003eThe Fabulous Beekman Boys\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this sequel to her popular first collection, Sylvia Jorrín returns   with more vignettes —  along with personal photos, artwork, and   recipes--from her life on the\u003cbr\u003efarm to again inspire readers old and new. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Improbable Shepherd\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is a continuation of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSylvia's Farm\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e,  covering the past five years of her experiences on a rural sheep farm.  This book brings readers closer to  the world around them, and to  recognize the simple, often hidden  beauties it holds. Told in short  vignettes and anecdotes, it is a  journal of the continuing growth,  persistence, and hope that each new day can bring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNearly  a  decade after the publication of her first book, life on Sylvia  Jorrin's  farm continues to present our improbable shepherdess with new   opportunities to appreciate the peace and unexpected joys that farm life   brings despite too many tasks and too little time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Improbable Shepherd\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e immerses the reader fully in Sylvia's farm, echoing her own experiences   living with the land and includes photos, and illustrations and   Sylvia's personal recipes. Appealing to those who loved Sylvia's first   book and want to return, as well as for all the newcomers who have yet   to discover Sylvia's powerful prose and earnest message, The Improbable   Shepherd will inspire you to follow your dreams, whatever they may be.\u003cp\u003e“The lessons of Sylvia's farm are not just applicable for those who dream of living the rural life. They're universally instructive, and joyfully addictive.”\u003cb\u003e —Joshua Kilmer-Purcell, \u003ci\u003eThe Fabulous Beekman Boys\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Jorrin’s writing is beautifully evocative of her surroundings. While a reader must assume her life is densely packed with the business of running a farm – emphasized by her rarely mentioning the people working with her other than in passing – she clearly has the time, or makes the time, to attentively scan her surroundings.” \u003cb\u003e—Renee Samuels,\u003ci\u003e Green Door Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSylvia Jorrín has been a farmer raising sheep in Delaware County, New  York more than 25 years. Her farm is one of the few large regional sheep  farms solely owned and operated by a woman. She has published over  1,000 articles about her farm, agricultural subjects, her recipes, and  book reviews in such agricultural publications as\u003ci\u003e Country Folks\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e Small Farm Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Delaware County Times\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSylvia's house was photographed for Farmhouse Revival by Susan Daley and Steve Gross. Sylvia was also featured in \u003ci\u003eMartha Stewart Living\u003c\/i\u003e magazine in an article about shearing on her farm and Sylvia's homemade  recipes. Sylvia's Farm was chosen for the Book of the Month Club in  2005 and was also excerpted in Willie Nelson's book,\u003ci\u003e Farm Aid: Song for America\u003c\/i\u003e. You can visit Sylvia's farm on her website, www.sylviasfarm.com.","brand":"Hatherleigh Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302149771493,"sku":"NP9781578264711","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781578264711.jpg?v=1767739921","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-improbable-shepherd-isbn-9781578264711","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}