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My Gentle Barn
269 pages, 2014
biographies & memoirs
997 booksEllie Laks started The Gentle Barn after adopting a sick goat named Rosie from a run-down petting zoo. She had been abused, and she died shortly after being rescued. After this happened, Ellie was inspired to create a nonprofit organization that would rehabilitate abandoned and abused animals like Rosie.
Today, The Gentle Barn is a nonprofit organization that treats over 200 animals, including chickens, horses, pigs, cows, rabbits, emus, and more. Volunteers help at-risk teens learn how to care for animals and about the language of healing. My Gentle Barn talks about how The Gentle Barn came to be what it is today and how Ellie's own journey has changed since she founded the nonprofit organization. It's filled with heartwarming stories of animal recoveries and inspiring stories of human resilience alike.
In My Gentle Barn, Ellie Laks shows us the transformative power of compassion. She rescues and rehabilitates animals, giving them a second chance at life. This book will inspire you to look at animals differently and perhaps extend your own compassion towards them.
Ellie Laks demonstrates how forming deep connections with animals can lead to personal healing. She shares her own journey of overcoming trauma through her work at the Gentle Barn. This book will encourage you to explore the healing power of connection in your own life.
Ellie Laks didn't let obstacles stop her from pursuing her passion for animal rescue. She turned her dream into reality by creating the Gentle Barn. This book will motivate you to chase your own dreams, no matter how big or small they may seem.
In My Gentle Barn, Ellie Laks faced numerous challenges in her journey to establish the Gentle Barn. Despite the hardships, she never gave up. This book will inspire you to persevere in your own endeavors, even when things get tough.
Ellie Laks' kindness towards animals not only changed their lives but also had a profound impact on her own life. This book will make you see the ripple effect of kindness and how it can transform lives. It's a reminder that every act of kindness, no matter how small, can make a big difference.
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My Gentle Barn is a wonderful book. You'll love Ellie Laks and the animals she rescued--and who rescued her back.
Ellen DeGeneres - Comedian, Television HostThis is an inspirational book about the journey of a woman who found her purpose in life, saving animals.
Jay Leno - Comedian, Television HostMy Gentle Barn is a captivating book that teaches us about the healing power of animals.
Portia de Rossi - Actress, Model