[Jacob-list] Suggested Reading

[Cathy Robinson]

I work at the local public library and recently one my fellow librarians 
brought one of our new acquisitions straight to me and said she thought 
I might like to read it first!  I finished it last night...actually this 
morning about 3 a.m.!  The title is: "The Dogs of Bedlam Farm:  An 
Adventure with 16 Sheep, 3 dogs, 2 donkeys and Me" written by Jon Katz.  
Has anyone else read this book yet????

While more of a dog tale than a sheep story, it is still a very 
enjoyable read.  In search of answers in the late middle years of his 
life, the author relocated to a small farm in upstate New York, then 
acquired the flock of sheep and donkeys.   The book describes many of 
his experiences with the animals, challenges he faced, valuable lessons 
learned,  and is material most of us can relate to readily.  Those who 
have border collies should particularly enjoy the book...the dogs are 
the love of his life, but it is definitely more than "just a dog story".  

I liked the lambing chapter the best(of course!), but it was a neat 
story, cover to cover.  
I now think we might just need a border collie someday!     :)

Cathy
Perfect Spot Farm....where lambs should start arriving in about 2.5 weeks!