Daisy

by R.B. Clague

Who would ever believe that three cows absconding from a farm in country New South Wales could bring a father and son closer together, reunite two long-lost lovers, form a lasting friendship between completely different animal species, receive aid from a mysterious swami, and have a song dedicated to them by an internationally famous country music singer? Who could foresee that those same three bovines could become enlightened, aware that humans actually consume cows, and in the end, capture the attention of the national media and the hearts of an entire nation as they attempt to escape to India, where cows are sacred and definitely not destined for the dinner table? This and much more, is the occasionally hilarious, always uplifting, frequently thought-provoking, at times almost heartbreaking story of Daisy, as she, along with her friends Bunyip and Tulip set off on an amazing quest to step outside their limitations, becoming wiser and much more than others could ever expect them to be. .

484 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2012

About the author

R.B Clague was born 29 August 1964, and raised in Melbourne, Victoria. He attended Heidelberg Technical School and studied social sciences at Monash University.

R.B's employment in a variety of fields throughout his career has included health care, child protection, forensic psychiatry, juvenile Justice, community outreach and youth residential work with several non-Government Agencies.

R.B. spent seven years, employed in various states and Territories around Australia as a probation and parole Officer, including three years in Central Australia, where he worked withl Aboriginal people on remote desert communities.

Reviews

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very sweet story, told in a simple style that seems completely appropriate for the philosophical musings of cows and various other creatures (including people). I enjoyed not having to worry whether something horrible was about to happen. Several human subplots coexist with Daisy's story, and though they generally advance the main plot, I enjoyed the animal story much more. At one point, the humans pretty much take over the story. I began to lose interest, but regained it when the animals became the focus again, and their journey reached a satisfying conclusion.

[Dawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute and pleasant tale... a very relaxing read.