
Meditations with Cows
What I've Learned from Daisy, the Dairy Cow Who Changed My Life
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Narrated by:
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Cassandra Campbell
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Shreve Stockton
An intimate memoir on the work and wonder of ranch life, critiquing the inhumane and environmentally destructive factory farm system and offering sustainable alternatives for ethical omnivores.
Although there are nearly 100 million cattle in the United States, these animals are often ignored or dismissed. In Meditations with Cows, Shreve Stockton inspires a more reverential attitude toward these affectionate and intelligent creatures as she shares captivating stories of ranch life.
At the center of the narrative is Daisy, the matriarch of the herd. Through the daily ritual of milking, Stockton forges a relationship with Daisy that deepens with each passing season: "When you have a milk cow, you are together every day, no matter the weather, no matter either of your moods. The hind leg of this 1,200-pound animal towers over you as you crouch beside her...both of you aware of the fact that one well-aimed kick could kill you if she wished. Yet you are allowed to rest your cheek and forehead against her warm belly as you milk...her trust in you entwined with your trust in her, you become family."
For anyone who loves animals or cares about the environmental impact of their food, Stockton explores conservation and the important role of cattle in local ecosystems, models the humane treatment of animals, and shows how pastured cattle can be our allies in averting climate crisis. Blending together narrative, science, and thoughtful reflection, Meditations with Cows offers a moving portrait of the rhythms of work, life, and hardship on the ranch.
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Most enjoyable book I’ve read this year
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Brilliant and Incredibly Touching.
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10 years ago and for 10 years I was one of those UPS drivers slowing down as I passed her place and had met her a few times. In real life she seemed more amplified and maybe nervous than the calm soothing voice of this book. If you are from New York or other big cities then her detailed explanation of county life might seem unique and incredible but for me it was just another day to get held up by cattle drive, help push hay off the truck, see odd things. It wasn't uncommon to deliver to someone living in a shack, without plumbing, the hunting tent at mile marker 48, or even a teepee.
I purchased the book because I now have a Master of Social Work degree for clinical therapy and Equine/Animal Assisted Therapy I have heard about how cows are very calming for many reasons, have had milk cows. I was hoping for more information on how people use them for therapy for helping others and not just one person's journey with a few cows. With all the details that normal life for me, the book just moves too slowly, but for my California friend it would probably be incredible, so I still give it 5 stars, unfinished. I will probably eventually finish it and maybe there is more of the information I was hoping for.
Not what what expected or as good as her Coyote bk
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Meditations with Cows was an unexpected delight
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If you love cows, read this book!
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