Gentle: Hope and Healing at an Animal Sanctuary

By Shelley Irwin

Published October 9, 2026 at 10:58 AM EDT

The founder of the Gentle Barn Sanctuary Ellie Laks is out with her latest book.

The founder of the Gentle Barn Sanctuary Ellie Laks is out with her latest book, Gentle, telling the true story of John Lewis Thunderheart, a sick baby cow. We discuss themes including animal welfare.

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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