“Richards reflects on how rich life becomes when one travels her own best path. . . . Richards writes more courageously than she perhaps realizes, and each page of this uplifting book will touch a chord in everyone who enjoyed her first book.”-- Booklist “Charismatic. . . Engaging writing by an honest self-explorer.”-- Kirkus Reviews Praise for Chosen by a Horse: “An inspired story of what family means, and what the loss of one can do to us, and for us.”—The Boston Globe “An incredibly moving story, beautifully written and insightful.”—The Roanoke Times “Two kindred spirits find each other in this beautifully written memoir.”—Temple Grandin, author of Animals in Translation When Susan Richards adopted an abused horse rescued by the local SPCA, she didn’t know how Lay Me Down’s loving nature would touch her heart—and change her life.