The Improbable Shepherd: More Stories from Sylvia's Farm

The Improbable Shepherd: More Stories from Sylvia's Farm

The Improbable Shepherd: More Stories from Sylvia's Farm

The Improbable Shepherd: More Stories from Sylvia's Farm

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Overview

“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 Jorrín 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781578264728
Publisher: Hatherleigh Press
Publication date: 11/26/2013
Sold by: Penguin Random House Publisher Services
Format: eBook
Pages: 208
File size: 6 MB

About the Author

Sylvia 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 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.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

The Great Blue Heron 3

Letter to a Friend 7

Arrivals 10

Names 15

Fly Flannagan 19

Persephone 23

Bubbles and Edna 27

Rugosa Roses 33

Rooms 39

Small Increments 47

The Extra Mile 51

The Penhaligan and Merriman Sisters 57

My Story 63

The Pattern 67

Weeding the Wildflowers and Other Stories of Adventure Lady Petunia and Lady Pansy 77 The Familiar Time 82

Hopes, Dreams, and Wishes 86

The Silence 91

The Thaw 97

The Icy Path 102

Alive 109

The Kids 114

The Tragedy 119

Autumn Cooking 124

The Beauty of October 129

Priscilla Skipworth or Patience Skipworth or Comfort Skipworth 134

Lambing 139

Envy 144

The Newest Lamb 151

The Kitchen Farm 156

Small Details 161

The Adventure 166

The Party 170

As Ernest Lay Dying 175

The Sick Day 178

Roses 181

Shades of Elizabeth David 187

The Two Dog Chair 193

One Step at a Time 196

In the Beginning 201

To Be Ready for a Miracle 205

Wuthering Heights 211

Because of Rose Brickman 214

The Cousins 219

The First Moon 221

New Year's Day 227

Postscript 231

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