This collection of true stories chronicles the joys and challenges of raising Highland cattle in the beautiful, but sometimes harsh climate of Northern Vermont. Some of the stories are heartwarming. Others are heart-rending. All of them will broaden the reader's understanding and appreciation of cattle and the realities of breeding, managing, and caring for them.

Like the stories, the photos in this book span nearly 40 years. All of the livestock pictured are from the authors' farm, photographed by three generations of their family.