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Madeleine grows up in a home filled with secrets, occasional violence, and little affection. A shy and sensitive child, she feels at home in nature and in the world of books. As a young adult, she escapes to the Netherlands and settles down to raise a family and build a career. But her real journey has just begun. Her life story is told using poetic vignettes and commentary by archetypes from Nordic mythology and fairy tales, with the aim of inspiring others to understand their life's journey and have the courage to make difficult choices.

Die mit der Kuh tanzt

Als Madeleine zum Campen nach Österreich fährt, ahnt sie noch nicht, welche Wendung ihr Leben hier nehmen wird. Auf einem Bauernhof in Kärnten findet sie zwischen Heuernte, Hühnerstall und Melkmaschinen ihr Glück. Seitdem lebt sie ein Leben zwischen Bauernhofidylle und landwirtschaftlicher Realität. Mit Herz und Humor erzählt Madeleine vom Sommer auf der Alm, vom Winter im Tiefschnee und von den täglichen Herausforderungen im Umgang mit Mensch und Tier. Ein Buch über den Mut zur Veränderung und die Suche nach dem eigenen Weg.

From the foreword by Geneva Overholser.

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