The Lamb and the Hireling

About the Book

This heartfelt story captures the essence of parenting—especially parenting special-needs children. Written in the form of a parable, the Lamb and the Hireling is a story of love shared between a shepherd, a hireling, and a beautiful lamb that reaches profoundly into the deeper levels of love and sacrifice. Inspired by the life lessons learned from raising a special-needs child, this story will touch and inspire the whole family to see children in a different light.

About the Author

Mark Bahouth is a father and honorary hireling to Marissa, TJ, and Truman. Being a father has been an enlightening, humbling, growth-promoting, and joy-filled experience; and one he would not have survived without his wife, Jayme, by his side. Mark lives with his family in northern California and hopes one day to come into his own as a shepherd.