Secrets from Chuckling Goat - by Shann Nix Jones (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Shann Jones never expected to fall in love with a Welsh farmer at the age of 41. She didn't anticipate leaving her city-girl existence as a radio talk show host in San Francisco to end up running a 25-acre self-sustaining farm in Wales. And she certainly didn't expect to find herself locked in a desperate battle to save her husband's life from a deadly superbug infection, armed only with natural remedies and the probiotic drink they make on the farm.

This is a true story, taken from Shann's diaries. It's about second-chance love stories, and happy endings that pop up when you least expect them. It's a story about nature, and farm life, and ancient recipes. And most of all, it's about the miracles that can happen when you refuse to give up hope.

Review Quotes

'From Brynhoffnant to Fortnum & Mason - an impressive story of risk and determination, but ultimately one of human fulfilment. This deeply personal story of a Ceredigion farm and its inhabitants will strike a chord with many families across rural Britain. And as for Chuckling Goat's many products - I am a convinced convert!'
Mark Williams, Member of Parliament for Ceredigion

'Shann Jones describes an almost magical journey from high-flying journalist to goat farmer and natural products entrepreneur. The book is a very powerful illustration of the healing powers of natural products, positive thinking and hard work!'
Professor Tom Humphrey, Professor of Bacteriology and Food Safety, Swansea University

'I have enjoyed this book very much! It is written with wonderful warmth and humour. It is a story of revelation, transformation and discovery of the essence of life itself. I warmly recommend it!'
Dr Natasha Campbell-McBride MMedsCi(neurology), MMedsCi(nutrition) and author of Gut and Psychology Syndrome

'This book is a refreshing reminder that the secret to the universe is always right in front of us. Shann's book reads like a sleigh ride through the countryside and every page reveals a new landscape that delights our senses. An epic journey of one woman's belief in her ability to rediscover the wisdom in nature and the goodness of life while facing the most daunting of circumstances.'
Peter Meyers, President, Stand & Deliver Consulting Group, global communication and leadership consulting

'Secrets from Chuckling Goat is a compelling account of one woman's remarkable journey. Shann's is an engaging, and at times poignant, tale of her life with Rich and their "blended" family, as they face the joys and sorrows of making a living from the land and developing a new goats' milk enterprise. Shann chances to discover the healing properties of goats' milk products, which, as well as saving Rich's life, also launches her business into the world of natural medicine.This heart-warming account of finding true love in the face of adversity, and the healing properties of goats' milk, is laced with a good measure of human kindness - I commend it to you.'
William Powell, liberal democrat assembly member for mid- and west Wales, shadow Minister for food and farming, national assembly for Wales

About the Author

Shann Jones was the ultimate American city girl until she fell in love with a Welsh farmer at the age of 41. Shann and her partner Rich realized that they could do something extraordinary when they started to work with goats' milk and used it to heal their son's eczema. They decided to quit their respective day jobs, and try to make a go of the goats' milk business fulltime. In April 2011, the couple launched their online business, Chuckling Goat, selling health-enhancing soaps, creams and probiotic kefir drinks that they made by hand on the farm. The launch was a huge success and today they have 30 goats - who have become like members of the family - and their homemade products are available all over the United Kingdom. www.chucklinggoat.co.uk