{"product_id":"9781578264728","title":"The Improbable Shepherd: More Stories from Sylvia's Farm","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.","brand":"Hatherleigh Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47137805664496,"sku":"9781578264728","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781578264728_p0.jpg?v=1763797717","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781578264728","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}