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Happily Ever Esther

By: Steve Jenkins, Derek Walter, Caprice Crane
Narrated by: Steve Jenkins
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Steve Jenkins and Derek Walter had their lives turned upside down when they adopted their pig-daughter Esther - the so-called micro pig who turned out to be a full-sized commercial pig growing to a whopping 600 pounds - as they describe in their best-selling memoir Esther the Wonder Pig. The book ends with them moving to a new farm and starting a new wonderful life where they will live on the Happily Ever Esther Farm Sanctuary to care for other animals and just live happily ever after.... Or so they thought.

People often think about giving it all up and just moving to a farm. In theory, it sure does sound great. But as Derek and Steve quickly realized, the realities of being a farmer - especially when you have never lived on a farm let alone outside of the city - can be frantic, crazy, and even insane. Not only are they adjusting to farm life and dutifully taking care of their pig-daughter Esther (who by the way lives in the master bedroom of their house), but before they knew it their sanctuary grew to as many as 42 animals, including: pigs, sheep, goats, rabbits, chickens, cows, roosters, a peacock, a duck, a horse, a donkey, and a barn cat named Willma Ferrell.

Told with joy and humor and filled with delicious Esther-approved recipes dispersed throughout the book, this charming memoir captures an emotional journey of one little family advocating for animals everywhere.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2018 Steve Jenkins, Derek Walter, Caprice Crane (P)2018 Hachette Audio
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Heart and soul captured in a single book

People who read Charlotte’s Web as a child and wept for the creatures in the story will find, in Esther, Derek and Steve, the adult equivalent. This book opens your eyes and forces you to face the consequences of the choices you make. It skilfully brings together joy and tragedy to show us all how love and determination can genuinely change the world. Everyone should read this book. It opens your eyes. It challenges your belief. And it gives you faith that there are good people in an often mean and sad little world. Steve’s narration was beautiful. You could truly feel the depth of love he has for Esther. I loved this book.

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