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What the Animals Taught Me

Stories of Love and Healing from a Farm Animal Sanctuary
by Stephanie Marohn
. 978-1-57174-657-3. Animal Husbandry
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When Marohn (The Natural Medicine Guide to Bipolar Disorder) rented a farm in Northern California, she expected a quiet respite where she could work undistracted. She never imagined that her hideaway would become a refuge for animals in need or that horses, donkeys, deer, and sheep would change her life in profound ways. Like Kathy Stevens's Where the Blind Horse Sings and Susan Richards's Saddled, Marohn's book is about the transformative human/animal bond. Using the poignant stories of the animals under her care, Marohn describes the connections forged and the lessons she learned from their journeys to wellness. She follows each story with a specific message she wants to convey, neatly packaging each episode with its intended moral.
VERDICT A quick read for New Age animal lovers who enjoy rescue stories served with a side of spirituality, this is an endearing look into what can be gained by building relationships with the four-legged, the feathered, and the fleeced and how animals can teach us to live kinder, fuller lives.
Reviewed by Melissa Culbertson, Homewood, IL , Jan 01, 2012
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