There are no two ways about it. This is a book about Sheep. It is an honest, entertaining and detailed account of what it takes to be a sheep farmer in modern England. He unintentionally tells you about his take on leading proud life with ideals.

Read this book to find out - what do sheep do in different seasons. What sheep you sell vs breed. How do you trouble shoot various sheep issues.

I once travelled through Ireland. I saw sheep over the place, mostly with disdain. I considered it a vanishing way of life. I considered the folks there "could not adapt". This book slaps me in the face with facts and stories. I am convinced that farming is a choice of life people make with clear good intention because they love it.

I can now have a conversation with the next shepherd I meet at a bar - although It might be a little outside of SF.

Enough talk, great book, must read, keep an open mind. Time to go eat some lamb chops.