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Animal Stories: Lives at a Farm Sanctuary By William Crain
Publisher: Lantern Publishing & Media
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Animal Stories: Lives at a Farm Sanctuary
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Paperback ISBN 978-1-59056-720-3
eBook ISBN 978-1-59056-721-0
PRAISE FOR THE BOOK
“I have long admired Bill Crain’s work with farmed animals, and I have drawn
upon his extensive experiences with these sentient beings in my own research
and writing. In his latest book,
Animal Stories: Lives at a Farm
Sanctuary, Bill clearly shows that if we approach nonhuman animals with
an open mind, as well as with a warm and welcoming heart, they will surprise
us with their compassion, empathy, rich and deep emotional lives, and
intelligence. I strongly recommend this delightful book to all who want to
learn more about them, and perhaps themselves.”
~ Marc Bekoff, Professor Emeritus of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, the
University of Colorado and author,
The Emotional Lives of Animals,
The Ten Trusts (with Jane Goodall), and
Rewilding Our Hearts
“William Crain shares the deeply moving stories of rescued farm animals, who
before rescue, were likely destined for slaughter. The narratives showcase
each animal’s individuality, personality, courage, resilience, compassion,
and playfulness, as well as their deep attachments with other animals and
caring humans. The stories remind us of the sentience, intelligence, and
mystery of non-human animals, touching something deep inside of our
humanity. Indeed, our connections with animals and the natural world impact
our own emotional and physical well-being in a multitude of ways. As you
read Animal Stories, you will experience moments of laughter and tears, as
well as an appreciation for those who, like the author and his wife, create
sanctuary.”
~ Angela Crawford, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, co-author,
The
Behavioral Medicine Treatment Planner
“The tales in Animal Stories are delightful. In the book, you’ll meet
Sprinkles, a sheep who wasn’t sheepish, Charlotte, a lame chicken, who
became friends with a goat named Violet, and many more. Crain’s love and
care for these rescued animals infuse every page.”
~ Charlotte L. Doyle, Professor of Psychology, Sarah Lawrence College and
author,
The Creative Process: Stories from the Arts and Sciences
“Bill Crain invites us into a world that enchanted us as children—one that
adults often forget. Read these stories about nonhuman animals and reawaken
your perspective on life.”
~ Elizabeth N. Goodenough, University of Michigan, and editor,
Secret
Spaces of Childhood
“Beautifully written, William Crain’s personal account of rescuing farmed
animals and caring for them at his sanctuary contains inspiring insights
into the minds of animals. These moving stories will brighten your day and
leave you filled with wonder.”
~ Maya Gottfried, author,
Our Farm,
Good Dog, and
Vegan Love
“This wonderful book gives an in-depth view of what goes into creating an
animal sanctuary. But more importantly, the stories of the animals provide a
glimpse into their lives as unique individuals, deserving of respect,
kindness, and above all, love.”
~ Dr. Joanne Kong, editor of
Vegan Voices: Essays by Inspiring
Changemakers
“William Crain’s new book is more than a collection of animal stories; it is
a gentle and moving reflection of narratives about the very marvel of
aliveness itself. In story after story, we are introduced to lives,
different from our own, yet always, at the center of them all, our common
and instinctive need to survive – and to communicate and speak with each
other. Indeed, the very farm, where all these stories take place, is truly a
habitat of just such a shared aliveness, an expression, surely, of the
wonder and beauty of each of us, being here.”
~ Richard Lewis, Touchstone Center for Children and author,
Living by
WonderABOUT THE AUTHOR
In 2006, William “Bill” Crain was a psychology professor and his wife,
Ellen, a pediatrician. They purchased a run-down farm in upstate New York,
and two years later opened Safe Haven Farm Sanctuary. It is now home to over
170 animals rescued from slaughter. In Animal Stories, Bill writes about how
he and Ellen decided to start the sanctuary and tells the stories of 25
animals and their many surprising behaviors. Read about Katie, a hen who
cared for a little partridge; Cesar, a little goat who constantly gets into
trouble; Reggie, a rooster who instilled fear in all the staff; Milo, a goat
who suddenly charged the dominant Duncan to defend his mother; four
rambunctious young turkeys who quietly listened to a reverent Girl Scout
ceremony; Ducky, a turkey who, despite severe arthritis, walked from her
barn to greet a Buddhist monk; and many others. In addition to enjoying the
stories, readers will learn a great deal about nonhuman animals.
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