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The secret life of cows explores one woman and her small herd of cows and other animals. The book predominantly focuses on the lives of individual cows and their quirks. While we cannot be sure what cows communicate exactly, the book explores of changes in behaviour is one of the ways this independent herd alerts the farmer they need help.

The book also touches on animal welfare and perhaps why people are allergic to milk. Near the end of the books, she discusses other animals on the farm, including the pigs and chickens.

Many of us are aware of the disadvantages women face, such as the gender pay gap, tax on feminine care products etc. This book goes far deeper, exploring how data often does not include or separate male and female data, how body armour police wear and much more.

I felt this book opened my eyes more to the stark differences.