In this touching memoir about the relationship between father, daughter, and animals, Carole George explores life after adopting thirteen pet Karakul lambs. Throughout her years with the lambs and her aging father, she comes to realize the distinct personality of each creature, and to understand more fully the almost spiritual bond between man and animals.

Comments from his holiness the Dalai Lama -- Initiation : responding to the call -- Vocation : living out the call -- Commendation : completing the call.