The Lambs, Carole George
The Lambs, Carole George
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The Lambs
My Father, a Farm, and the Gift of a Flock of Sheep

Author: Carole George

Narrator: Ann Marie Lee

Unabridged: 6 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/24/2018


Synopsis

“An enchanting book—please read.” —Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE; Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace

In this touching audiobook memoir about the relationship between father, daughter, and animals, Carole George explores life after adopting thirteen pet Karakul lambs. Throughout her years with the lambs and her aging father, she comes to realize the distinct personality of each creature, and to understand more fully the almost spiritual bond between man and animals.

This beautiful audiobook will touch the hearts of listeners everywhere.

“In her new book, The Lambs, Carole George shares the fulfillment she has experienced over years tending a flock of sheep. I hope that this book will inspire readers to become more compassionate toward the living beings deprived of the many privileges we humans enjoy.” —His Holiness The Dalai Lama

“The Lambs is beautifully written, and right on target as an example of the natural—pastoral—world where we may achieve the fullness of human experience. Our descendants may gravitate toward the equivalent of [Carole’s] Virginia farm.” —Edward O. Wilson, University Research Professor Emeritus, Harvard University

About Carole George

All of Carole George’s endeavors—whether in the practice of law or the renovation of a derelict farm—derive from her profound respect for nature and her enduring love of French piano music.She is the author of The Lambs and a project about the meanings we confer on material possessions, based on items she has found that belonged to Claude Debussy’s daughter, Chouchou.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Karen on November 08, 2024

One day, the dogs started barking incessantly, which typically means that someone was at our front door. I peeked out and saw my good friend. She had a book to give to me. I asked her, if this was a book she wanted back when I was done reading it, and she said... "No, I hope you love this one as much......more

Goodreads review by Johanna on May 14, 2018

I so wanted to like this book, but I don't. At its core this book is about a woman rich enough to quit her job, buy a farm, and not worry about money. She buys a flock of sheep as pets, not to learn how to be a farmer. At one point, she even has her piano moved into her new sheep barn so she can pla......more

Goodreads review by Kirsti on May 13, 2018

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to read this book! I did enjoy this story, and I did enjoy the writing. You can hear the BUT, can't you? It's because the set up for the Kindle book is atrocious. Basically the pictures are either not loaded correctly into the book and the writ......more

Goodreads review by Keira on November 28, 2024

i randomly picked this book up at a used book sale and within the first 10 pages it surpassed all expectations. the author buys a farm in my home state, talks about the greek etymology of her words and ancient poetry and what she calls “poetic landscapes,” and vividly recalls the classical piano mus......more

Goodreads review by Brittany on June 13, 2018

I will cherish this book forever! The pure simplicity and innocence of The Lambs were enchanting! I love hearing of tales about corporate people transcending to become who they were truly destined to be, shedding all that is no longer needed and their journey to that humble place. My favorite part o......more