Happily Ever Esther, Steve Jenkins
Happily Ever Esther, Steve Jenkins
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Happily Ever Esther
Two Men, a Wonder Pig, and Their Life-Changing Mission to Give Animals a Home

Author: Steve Jenkins, Derek Walter, Caprice Crane

Narrator: Steve Jenkins

Unabridged: 5 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/10/2018

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

From the New York Times bestselling authors and loving owners of Esther the Wonder Pig, comes a memoir about their new life on the Happily Ever Esther Farm Sanctuary, which is anything but boring.

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 bestselling 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.

Written 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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Brandon on July 15, 2018

A totally charming read that, while kind of slight and narratively unfocused, actually has me considering vegetarianism.......more

Goodreads review by Krista on July 27, 2018

Learning to live with a 650-pound pig in our 1000-square-foot home nearly drove us to our breaking point. There were sleepless nights, heated conversations, and many, many tears. But we soldiered on and challenged ourselves in ways we had never dreamed of before. We thought we had been through th......more

Goodreads review by Tina on May 13, 2018

Once I started reading this book, I could not put it down. No, its not a thriller, but it is an honest and frank inside look at one of social media's biggest stars (and pink beauty) Esther the Wonder Pig. With over 1.3 million followers, there is little doubt that Esther is loved and the message tha......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on July 08, 2018

This book starts where the last one finished. Steve, Derek, Esther and co now live at the sanctuary and the crazy adventures continue!! I was lucky enough to visit the sanctuary yesterday with my family and saw Miss Esther in person (or piggies!!). The book made me laugh out aloud many times and if......more


Quotes

"Alternately heartwarming and hilarious, earnest and absurd...a testament to how the idealism, perseverance and activism of ordinary people can actually change people's minds and change the world for the better."—Winnipeg Free Press

"Using his trademark self-deprecating humor, Jenkins...chronicles the zany misadventures...Jenkins is refreshingly candid...this is essential reading for [Esther's] many fans."—Library Journal