A philosophical and poetic journey recounting the author's relationship with his four sheep and other animals in his home in the Blue Mountains. Both memoir and eloquent testament to animal rights.<br/><br/>'One of the most beautifully written books about animals I have ever read. I know of nothing else like it published in this or any other country. Deep, sensitive, charming, instructive and above all, humble. I cannot imagine anyone reading it without coming away in some profound sense altered.' - Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, author of When Elephants Weep<br/><br/>'...a gorgeous book. Anyone who loves animals will be enchanted…but it's a book that will challenge your thinking as well...highly recommended.' - ANZ LitLovers LitBlog