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The incredible true story of a place where animals heal and children learn to hope

When I started The Gentle Barn, some viewed it as a hobby or an obsession, some as an act of selfless devotion. To all of those people, I want to say, You don't understand. I'm not saving the animals; they're saving me.''

Ellie Laks was just seven years old when she was abused by her childminder. Through the troubled years that followed, animals were her salvation.

Through near bankruptcy and a devastating fire, Ellie''s dedication has not diminished. But it wasn''t until she opened up the Barn to at-risk children and children with special needs that she realised how her animals could teach lessons in forgiveness and healing to others.

This is a truly inspirational memoir, full of heartbreaking stories of hope and healing.

My Gentle Barn

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      Publisher: Random House
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 7/31/2014 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780099584889, 978-0099584889
      ISBN10: 0099584883
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The incredible true story of a place where animals heal and children learn to hope

      When I started The Gentle Barn, some viewed it as a hobby or an obsession, some as an act of selfless devotion. To all of those people, I want to say, You don't understand. I'm not saving the animals; they're saving me.''

      Ellie Laks was just seven years old when she was abused by her childminder. Through the troubled years that followed, animals were her salvation.

      Through near bankruptcy and a devastating fire, Ellie''s dedication has not diminished. But it wasn''t until she opened up the Barn to at-risk children and children with special needs that she realised how her animals could teach lessons in forgiveness and healing to others.

      This is a truly inspirational memoir, full of heartbreaking stories of hope and healing.

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