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84 reviews for:
Esther the Wonder Pig: Changing the World One Heart at a Time
Caprice Crane, Steve Jenkins, Derek Walter
3.95 AVERAGE
84 reviews for:
Esther the Wonder Pig: Changing the World One Heart at a Time
Caprice Crane, Steve Jenkins, Derek Walter
3.95 AVERAGE
I am familiar with Esther. I have seen pictures of her on her Facebook page. Yet, I have not been a follower of her's since the beginning. So, it was a treat to get to see how it all began. I have raised chickens and turkeys; yet I can't imagine raising a full commercial size pig.
I had to laugh when Steve accepted Esther and was thinking of ways to ease Derek into the idea. When I was younger, my mom, sister, and I were at a craft fair. As we left, there in the parking lot was a guy selling black Labrador puppies. The biggest one came wobbling over to us and of course we had to take the puppy home. When we got home, my mom told my sister and I to wait in the car with our new puppy while my mom went to tell my dad. My dad was not keen on the idea but in the end, he end we kept the puppy and he even named her. Pepper. They had a bit of a love/hate (more like battle of the minds) relationship but they were really close to each other.
Instantly, I fell in love with Esther. She is a queen. Yet, Esther may be the star of this book but it would not have been if not for Steve and Derek. Additionally, I fell in love with them as well. They are like ying and yang. So happy that Esther has found her "forever" home. Animal lovers will be tickled pink with this book.
I had to laugh when Steve accepted Esther and was thinking of ways to ease Derek into the idea. When I was younger, my mom, sister, and I were at a craft fair. As we left, there in the parking lot was a guy selling black Labrador puppies. The biggest one came wobbling over to us and of course we had to take the puppy home. When we got home, my mom told my sister and I to wait in the car with our new puppy while my mom went to tell my dad. My dad was not keen on the idea but in the end, he end we kept the puppy and he even named her. Pepper. They had a bit of a love/hate (more like battle of the minds) relationship but they were really close to each other.
Instantly, I fell in love with Esther. She is a queen. Yet, Esther may be the star of this book but it would not have been if not for Steve and Derek. Additionally, I fell in love with them as well. They are like ying and yang. So happy that Esther has found her "forever" home. Animal lovers will be tickled pink with this book.
Goodreads seems to have this classified as Biography, when it's more of a memoir. It's short, it's cute, and it does have a vegan agenda, no matter that he says he's trying to hide the vegan message in a softer, more entertaining message. His awareness of his personality flaws is quite funny.
Incredibly easy read, but such a heartfelt story. I can 100% relate to how falling in love with a new pet can change your life... And in so many ways! I give them a lot of credit for not giving up on their girl. I appreciate that even though she changed their mentality when it comes to food, they don't shout a vegan agenda. Their "Esther Approved" recipes at the end were an adorable touch though. Don't judge me... I totally "liked" Esther on Facebook as soon as I finished the book.
So heartwarming. Just what I needed yesterday and today. <3
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After following Esther (and her dad's) since the beginning, it was wonderful to be able to read the book to get even more insight and a lot of laughs.
Esther is a commercial size farm pig, who was presented as a micro pig in need of a home. As she grew, and cemented her place in her family, she brought about change to every aspect of their lives.
Refreshing and inviting, Steve writes very much like he is talking to an old friend, and I felt carried along this journey and laughing until my sides hurt, all while also feeling myself open up to the many questions being asked, and how I myself felt about their journey and my own, in sharing my life with my own animals.
Esther is a commercial size farm pig, who was presented as a micro pig in need of a home. As she grew, and cemented her place in her family, she brought about change to every aspect of their lives.
Refreshing and inviting, Steve writes very much like he is talking to an old friend, and I felt carried along this journey and laughing until my sides hurt, all while also feeling myself open up to the many questions being asked, and how I myself felt about their journey and my own, in sharing my life with my own animals.
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inspiring
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Book #83 Read in 2016
Esther the Wonder Pig by Steve Jenkins and Derek Walter
I follow Esther on Facebook. She is a pig with a lot of personality. I enjoyed reading about how Steve and Derek came to be owned by a pig...a huge pig...not the mini pig that they thought they were getting. The book is written in a conversational tone that flows well. A must for animal lovers!
Esther the Wonder Pig by Steve Jenkins and Derek Walter
I follow Esther on Facebook. She is a pig with a lot of personality. I enjoyed reading about how Steve and Derek came to be owned by a pig...a huge pig...not the mini pig that they thought they were getting. The book is written in a conversational tone that flows well. A must for animal lovers!
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced