Esther the Wonder Pig

Changing the World One Heart at a Time

De: Steve Jenkins, Derek Walter, Caprice Crane

Narrado por: Steve Jenkins

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.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

©2016 Steve Jenkins, Derek Walter, Caprice Crane (P)2016 Hachette Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

"An inspirational, enjoyable read, especially for animal lovers." ( Booklist)

"Funny, moving, and heartwarming. The greatest love story ever told between two men and their pig. " (Ricky Gervais)

"First, Jenkins and Walter opened their hearts to one very special pig, and now they are opening their doors and letting us in, too. Esther the Wonder Pig is a tender, funny story that manages to sneak up behind you when you're least expecting it and change your life. Be prepared to fall in love-with a pig." (Jasmin Singer, author of Always Too Much and Never Enough: A Memoir and cohost of Our Hen House)

Esther. this is why we 💘 you and dads. thanks

this book is incredible..thanks dads for being who you are and Esther thanks for helping to change the world

Great!

I got the audio book to read along with the physical version. Steve did a great job narrating, but I felt as if it was not spoken in a natural tone.

Funny and insightful!

Grab some Kleenex and be prepared to rethink what's on your plate! Heartfelt and funny.

Heart warming

Thank you for offering Esther The Wonder On Audio I enjoyed listening and learning so much about Esther.

Fantastic

Steve does a great job telling their story! Esther you r my princesses forever ever!

I loved this book to bits

This book was touching, heartwarming, funny and inspiring and listening to the audio version with Steve's voice made it even more personal. I love Esther's story and how these two men became animal rights activists and vegans through their love for their "mini"-pig. Who cannot fall in love with this pink porcine princess when seen through the eyes of her dads.

A pigs tale that will melt your heart

Where does Esther the Wonder Pig rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Definitely in the man, I'm glad I listened to this column.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Esther the Wonder Pig?

With Esther sitting watching breakfast being made the moment Steve and Derek realized what the sizzling bacon in the frying pan represented.

What does Steve Jenkins bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The love and enthusiasm in his voice is infectious!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I shed some tears, laughed some laughs, and was happily enveloped by a cloud of overwhelming love, dedication, and devotion.

Any additional comments?

This is a wonderful, heartwarming tale! Uplifting, a little scary (considering what could have happened to Esther if she hadn't found a home with Steve and Derek), and just downright enjoyable!!!!

A wonderful journey through Esthers life!

Heartwarming, hilarious and insightful. Those are the words I would use to describe the book if I were limited to three.

The book is narrated by Steve himself and I wouldn't want it any other way. It's majorly written out of his perspective and it really brings the listener into story. I just didn't want to break the spell and put it down.

So make yourself a service and take your time with this book. I promise that you won't regret it!

Wonderful!

Wonderful and heartwarming story! Loved the audio narrated by Steve! Looking forward to their next book!

We love Ester the Wonder Pig! Great book!

Loved this book. I would listen to this book again. Love Ester the Wonder Pig!