Author Description

"A middle-aged couple of escaped New Yorkers become shepherds in the rural outpost of West Marin, California, and learn much about life--and about death--from the experience.... A memoir, a love story, and true animal tales featuring two Scottish Highland steer, Jacob sheep, Sn Clemente Island goats, llamas, a horse, and a dog; with cameo appearances by other dogs, cats, chickens, and assorted wild life."--P. [4] of cover.