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

<p><b>The incredible true story of a place where animals heal and children learn to hope</b><br><br><b>‘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.'' <br><br></b>Ellie Laks was just seven years old when she was abused by her childminder. Through the troubled years that followed, animals were her salvation. <br><br>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. <br><br>This is a truly inspirational memoir, full of heartbreaking stories of hope and healing.</p>