Improbable Shepherd, The

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Sylvia Jorrin

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Hatherleigh Press,U.S.
15 November 2013

Biography: general

The Improbable Shepherd is a continuation of Sylvia's Farm, 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.

""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."" -Joshua Kilmer-Purcell, The Fabulous Beekman Boys

In this sequel to her popular first collection, Sylvia Jorrin returns

with more vignettes - along with personal photos, artwork, and

recipes--from her life on the farm to again inspire readers old and new.

The Improbable Shepherd is a continuation of Sylvia's Farm,

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.

Nearly

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.

The Improbable Shepherd 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.

By: Sylvia Jorrin
Imprint: Hatherleigh Press,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 207mm, Width: 139mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 289g
ISBN: 9781578264711
ISBN 10: 1578264715
Pages: 242
Publication Date: 15 November 2013
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Sylvia Jorrin 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 Country Folks, Small Farm Journal, and The Delaware County Times. Sylvia's house was photographed for Farmhouse Revival by Susan Daley and Steve Gross. Sylvia was also featured in Martha Stewart Living 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, Farm Aid- Song for America. You can visit Sylvia's farm on her website, www.sylviasfarm.com.

Reviews for Improbable Shepherd, The: More Stories From Sylvia's Farm

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. --Joshua Kilmer-Purcell, The Fabulous Beekman Boys 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. --Renee Samuels, Green Door Magazine