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Esther the Wonder Pig
- Changing the World One Heart at a Time
- Narrated by: Steve Jenkins
- Length: 4 hrs and 43 mins
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Summary
Unlikely pig owners Steve and Derek got a whole lot more than they bargained for when the designer micropiglet they adopted turned out to be a full-sized 600-pound sow! In the best-selling tradition of pet memoirs such as Oogy, Dewey, and Giant George, the story of Esther the Wonder Pig shows how families really do come in all shapes and sizes.
In the summer of 2012, Steve Jenkins was contacted by an old friend about adopting a micropiglet. Though he knew his partner, Derek, wouldn't be enthusiastic, he agreed to take the adorable little pig anyway, thinking he could care for her himself. Little did he know, that decision would change his and Derek's lives forever.
It turned out there was nothing "micro" about Esther, and Steve and Derek had actually signed on to raise a full-size commercial pig. Within three years tiny Esther grew to a whopping 600 pounds. After some real growing pains and a lot of pig-size messes, it became clear that Esther needed much more space, so Steve and Derek made another life-changing decision: They bought a farm and opened the Happily Ever Esther Farm Sanctuary, where they could care for Esther and other animals in need.
Funny, heartwarming, and utterly charming, Esther the Wonder Pig follows Steve and Derek's adventure - from reluctant pig parents to farm-owning advocates for animals.
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- Jackie Mustoe
- 29-07-19
Esther ❤️
After following the Facebook page I was keen to see how the story started. Could not recommend this book highly enough! Endearing, humorous, heartbreaking and touching all at the same time. Anyone can change and there is hope for us all. Save the animals, save the planet, be ESTHER APPROVED ❤️ thank you to her wonderful dads for sharing ❤️
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- M. Price
- 27-01-21
Esther the TRULY wonderful and her family!
My best friend bought me this amazing book for which I cannot thank her enough!
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- Lisa
- 14-02-17
So heartwarming x
Couldn't wait to get my hands on this book. But I'm so glad I got the audio book version, Listening to Steve saying his,Derek and Esther's story just makes it even more special than it is x
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- Hen
- 16-06-19
what a wonderful book...
loved every minute of this, what a magical life changing story. every one should listen to this book and follow esther on Facebook, it might just change your life too.....
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- Zz
- 06-08-19
I love this book!!!
Esther’s story is so moving, such humanity comes through in the telling - no joke. Steve narrates with passion, honesty & humor making the book a joy to listen to - I pretty much listened to it in one go. Steve & Derek are an inspiration - little wonder sweet Esther chose them.
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- Dorksquith
- 13-06-16
Wonderful!
What did you like most about Esther the Wonder Pig?
I bought the book because I love Esther and wanted to support the work of her dads. I wasn't expecting it to be an amazing book, but it is the first book I have ever had on audible that I listened to the whole of in one sitting :) made me so happy, thank you!
What about Steve Jenkins’s performance did you like?
Fantastic narrator- it is so important and he did a great job.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The tangible distress of the urine-soaked house and the sobbing dads scrubbing the basement. That moment lead them to true happiness.
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- KateChip
- 10-01-21
Fabulous and kind - how the world SHOULD be.
I discovered Esther The Wonder Pig on Facebook and have become increasingly in awe of the work of Steve and Derek (the Dads) and their Happy Ever Esther farm sanctuary in Canada. This is their story of how it all began. Please listen or read it. It’s great and what they say has made me think long and hard about some of my life decisions.
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- Eileen Charnley
- 01-07-16
this will change hearts and minds
the audio version became available whilst I was awaiting my hard copy of the book to arrive in the UK. not my usual format but heck I wanted the whole story. LOVE this story - it has changed my whole world. Esther found her voice through her Dads and their gentle and often hair-raising story is one we can all learn from. unconditional love and respect for all nature.
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- Happy customer
- 09-11-21
Beautiful, funny, uplifting real life story
Made me feel wonderful listening to this. For a better world. Love following them on social media. Would love to listen to another book, pretty please!
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- Beeab
- 12-05-17
Inspirational story.
Long may you be happy and full of love Esther and (ever growing) family. Oh and full of watermelon too. ❤️
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