<P>From a young age author Janette Perrett showed an interest in the environment and animals; it was an interest that led her to milking cows as a career. In <i>You Have Been Given a Gift</i> she shares her story and reveals her lifelong passion for the profession.</P><P>In this biography she narrates both the joys and the challenges of being a dairy farmer in New Zealand a career overshadowed by the many frustrations experienced at times leaving her defenseless and exhausted. When her family's health becomes a priority she questions protocol and introduces organic principles to her farming techniques.</P><P><i>You Have Been Given a Gift</i> discusses Perrett's journey as she learns to embrace the magical realm of biodynamics and work in harmony with the earth and Mother Nature. Offering a powerful message in each chapter Perrett provides valuable lessons reveals her intriguing discoveries and showcases the family's relationship with the land.</P>