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There are many sheep in the world, but maybe none quite like PEANUT, the star of the heartwarming true story, “Peanut of Blind Faith Farm” written by Wisconsin author, Jim Thompson. Described as a delightful book for adults and children alike, Peanut. She was a tiny lamb born blind, when Jim and his wife Laura, hobby sheep farmers helped Peanut survive and thrive. This compassionate story has expanded our concept of what is “normal.” Jim’s beautiful book promotes empathy and acceptance of anyone, animals or humans, who struggle through adversity every day. 

More about the author –Jim is an Air Force veteran and graduated from UW-Milwaukee with a degree in zoology and spent 20 years as a Lake Michigan Fisheries Technician with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.  It wasn’t until he semi-retired and took up hobby farming with his wife, Laura, Then Peanut entered the scene and changed their lives and turned Jim into an author. The underlying message of empowerment for the disabled - animal and human - comes to life on the pages of this delightful picture book illustrated by Wisconsin author, Rebecca Gavney Driscoll.

For more information or to order the book, go to blindfaithfarm.com.

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