This is the story of the healing mavens of The Gentle Barn - the compassionate and wise cows. When words couldn’t heal the broken parts of being human, the gentle giants of the barnyard became the therapeutic salve for many, and the mentors for all of us in how to live and how to die. The author is Ellie Laks, the founder of the Gentle Barn, a pioneer in both animal protection and the rapidly expanding field of animal therapy for human clients. In the last two years alone more than two million people have followed the Gentle Barn either on social media. The Gentle Barn is the world leader in human/animal connection and in this book, Ellie provides unique stories that will inspire those who care about animals as well as those curious about how hugging a cow or interacting with other animals can be healing experiences for them. With three locations in California, Missouri, and Tennessee, Elie hopes to continue to expand and have a Gentle Barn in every state.