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  “This book was hard to put down. I read it cover to cover in a few hours. I feel like I experienced what it is like to raise ducks with out actually having to get my own ducks! Loved all the photos! Found the practical tips on taking care of ducks and rejuvenating toxic soil informative and interesting. I admit my favorite part of this book is not what I learned about ducks. My favorite part is the author’s personal story of resilience and healing. I won’t spoil the book–but it is clear the author lives life one prayer at a time and she depends on God’s help and strength to navigate the details of her daily living–including raising ducks. I felt so inspired and uplifted by this book I’m buying five more to give as gifts.”  Sarah

  “Flock of Quackers’ leaves “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance” in the Dust!  What a treat! Your book arrived yesterday. “Flock of Quackers” is an authentic report of daily life being lived in the presence of God, a kind of silent working. Susan Shining-Star has more than enough mind-sense reasons to cut and run from the life of cards she has been dealt. She chooses everyday moment-to-moment gratitude as her response. More than once reading this book written with true sincerity brought tears to my eyes. In the end, it brought great peace. If the answer that comes from prayer is outside the box, it is because God is outside of the box you built. Read this book and be open to the wonder that comes in prayer. What will be the answer that comes? What will be your “GET DUCKS!”?
(And by the way, an actual useful How-To Book on caring for ducks and asking for help when you need it.”  D. Dawdy