Heart to Heart, Hand in Paw : How One Woman Finds Faith and Hope Through the Healing Love of Animals

Luanne and Henry share the dream of one day living a bucolic life on their own farm in the country. So when they learn of a piece of property in the rural foothills of Vermont, they take it as a sign. The majestic Green Mountains call to them, and soon they're setting up their own piece of paradise. Together they stumble through the invigorating process of building a log home and the sweet (and backbreaking) rewards of making maple syrup with sap harvested from their own trees. Life on their little farm, however, is also full of challenges and comical mishaps for this adventurous middle-aged modern homesteader. Along the way, they discover: the dog has separation anxiety; the goose is afraid of water; there's a fox in the pig pen and raccoons in the henhouse; their homesick donkey cries all night; and their truck has somehow slipped into the pond. And then things get even more difficult. Drawing upon lessons from devoted animals throughout her life, Luanne summons the courage to get through. But when desperate circumstances threaten all that she's worked for, Luanne discovers strength in a most surprising place. Heart to Heart, Hand in Paw is a true story of faith and the healing bonds of animals. It reveals that no matter how mixed up life may seem, there is always room for hope.