And So It Began (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781552123652)

Jy Chiperzak is known for his work as founder and Executive Director of Rare Breeds Canada, RBC, a Canadian charitable organization for the conservation of livestock and poultry genetic resources. He has represented Canada at national and international conferences and government forums as well as was a member of Canada's Biodiversity Convention Advisory Group. Jy has had numerous papers published as well as published a number of conservation manuals such as; "Breeds & Breeders" and "Raising Rare Breeds."

Prior to this work Jy was a professional freelance documentary film maker and wrote, produced and directed films for the National Film Board and CBC's The Nature of Things with David Suzuki.

Having suffered Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for seven years and after undertaking a number of vision quests and guide training at the School of Lost Borders in California, Jy now guides and acts as witness for people crossing the threshold of their truth and being as they seek the path to personal vision, wellness and purpose. Vision Quests are conducted in the wilds of Eastern Ontario and Newfoundland. "And So It Began" is Jy's first novel and the first part of a trilogy in the life of Bran. Jy lives with his wife, Gail, and their kids and dogs in a gnome's house in the forest overlooking Dragons Fly Pond, in Ontario.