It examines why keeping chickens has become so popular, as it addresses environmental issues, the locovore movement, and a shift in the way we want to live. The book includes the way in which hen-keeping can easily be fitted into a busy lifestyle.

Modern parenting can be a relentless and stressful job, defined by tasks, chores and goals. Zen & The Path of Mindful Parenting offers an alternative perspective on the reality of raising children. Clea Danaan explores how parenting can become a mindful practice and naturally shares an opportunity for personal, spiritual growth. Through a series of frank anecdotes and meditative insights on the challenges and joys of parenting, she reveals how a heart-led, mindful awareness is the only manual a family will ever need.