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The intertwining paths of two unforgettable women become a humorous and heartfelt exploration of India, cows, food, culture, economics, karma, class, friendship—and our deep connection to the animals who live among us.When Shoba Narayan, a writer and cookbook author who has lived for years in Manhattan, moves back to Bangalore with her family, she befriends the milk lady, from whom she buys fresh milk every day. Over time these two women from very different backgrounds bond not only over cows but also family, food, and life. When Narayan agrees to buy the milk lady a new cow (why not, she needs one, and Narayan can afford it), they set off looking for the just right cow. What was at first a simple economic transaction becomes something much deeper, though never without a hint of slapstick. When Narayan starts dreaming of cows, a little Ayurvedic medicine is in order. (Cow urine tablets, anyone?) When Narayan offers her neighbors fresh cow's milk, we learn...

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Author

Shoba Narayan

Publisher

Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill

Published

2017

Language

EN

ISBN

9781616207618

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Science, Stem