Life According to the GOAT: 10 Lessons to Live By Hardcover – April 8, 2025

Discover how to live the GOAT life--a life built on new experiences, community, resilience, resourcefulness, and fun! It's no secret that spending time in nature is restorative. But what about a goat ranch in Hawaii? For Erica Hurtt, raising goats has taught her a profound lesson on how to live a beautiful life--the GOAT way! Blessed with a herd of 25 goats, give or take a few, Hurtt has experienced the highs and lows of goat care, including the breeding process, birthing, and illness. And over the years, as she trimmed hooves, administered vaccines and medications, and endured the sorrow of losing some of her beloved goats, she discovered how to decode their many unique behaviors.In Life According to the GOAT, Hurtt shares life lessons from observing goats, drawing parallels between goat behavior and human behavior. Clever, curious, affectionate, and funny, her goats serve as a beacon of optimism and have given her a more positive outlook on the world. Through countless hours of work and play, Hurtt developed a better understanding of goats, and her insights offer readers perspectives on how to live a life defined by wonder and resilience. Imparting 10 goat-approved lessons to live by, Hurtt presents an unconventional approach to personal growth. For anyone looking for encouragement or inspiration, this book is a guiding light. Read more