A review by nikarice
The Cow Book: A Story of Life on a Family Farm by John Connell

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring medium-paced

5.0

This book is like no other. It completely captures what it is like to live in a small town and grow up on a farm. He brings up so many questions that every farmer has to graple with. The mental health stuggles and family dynamics are portrayed in such an honest way. I learned so much from the history and it also gives a lot on life in Ireland. It was very negative towards factory farming which I understand but wish there was a bit more of a balance. We need all types of farms including organic ones but also well managed large farms. I can't get over this book. I love it.