The author has spent her whole life on the farm where she grew up; she knows and names every animal she rears, studies and records their moods and behaviour with humour, understanding and respect. When I was a child I was terrified of cows, fearsome creatures who with heads lowered, trundled menacingly towards us as we walked passed their field. Now I understand they were just curious and saying hello. It's a delight, read it in one go!
(Jenny Baker - bwl 87 Winter 2018 ) |
