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Starting with one billy goat, 20 does, and a book about goats, author Susan Basquin began her foray into goat farming on Washington Island in Lake Michigan. Her herd grew to 100, and she found reserves of strength and determination to pull her through all sorts of dilemmas and near-disasters.

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Susan Basquin is a journalist living in Santa Fe, NM.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating chronicle of affection for animals, Feb 10 2001

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When Susan Basquin's brother suggested they join forces and develop an Angora goat farm on Lake Michigan's remote Washington Island, she jumped at the offer. The isolation and rural environment would offer her free time for writing and contemplation -- or so she thought. What Susan found out first hand is the sheer physical and mental effort that goes into raising a herd of temperamental goats. For the next six years she struggled, growing founder of her animals, and discovering unknown reserves of strength and energy within herself. Goat Song: My Island Angora Goat Farm is the riveting memoir of Susan's life on Washington Island, a fascinating chronicle of her affection for her animals, her determination to overcome feelings of insecurity, and her reflections on island life. Goat Song is ardently recommended reading for anyone who has ever felt the urge to get away from it all and take the rural life in some isolated Eden.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Goat Song, Jan 24 2001

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Carol Ronan (Los Angeles, CA, USA) - See all my reviews

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I am/was interested in raising angora goats. This book provided valuable and informative information on that topic in a wonderful, well written story. I haven't decided if it talked me out of the dream or further embedded the dream but the story was great.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A story of gentle strength, Dec 29 2000

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Carolyn S. Nitz (Northfield, Minnesota United States) - See all my reviews

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A poetic narrative, this book reflects life on a large scale as it tells Susan's story of raising angora goats on a small Lake Michigan island. I was touched by the depth of feeling Susan expressed in vividly describing everything from learning to know and care for the goats to living in an isolated community which generously offered friendship and support to a new resident and her risky venture.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Goats and Life
This is a marvelous first time out for an author who took to heart the adage "Write about what you know. Read more

Published on Nov 28 2000 by Richard McCord

4.0 out of 5 stars Goats and Life
This is a marvelous first time out for an author who took to heart the adage "Write about what you know. Read more

Published on Nov 28 2000 by Richard McCord