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Holy Cow!
- An Indian Adventure
- Narrated by: Kate Hosking
- Length: 10 hrs and 26 mins
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Publisher's Summary
After backpacking her way around India, Sarah Macdonald decides she hates the country with a passion. When a beggar at the airport reads her palm and insists she will one day return - and for love - she screams 'Never!' and gives the country, and him, the finger.
Eleven years later, the prophecy comes true. When the love of Sarah's life is posted to India, she quits her dream job as a national radio presenter to follow him to the most polluted city on earth, New Delhi. It seems like the ultimate sacrifice for love and it almost kills her - literally.
One dank, smoggy night, a naked Sadhu smeared in human ashes curses Sarah and she falls dangerously ill with double pneumonia. She defeats death, not before facing some series questions about her own fragile mortality and inner spiritual void, not to mention some unsightly hair loss. It's enough to drive a rapidly balding atheist to drastic action - in this case a wild journey of discovery through India in search of the meaning of life and death. And with the help of the Dalai Lama, a goddess of healing hugs and a couple of Bollywood stars - among many, many others - Sarah discovers a hell of a lot more.
Critic Reviews
"A lively, snappy travelogue." (Booklist)
"[Macdonald] brings a reporter's curiosity, interviewing skills, and eye for detail to everything she encounters, and winningly captures 'the drama, the dharma, the innocent exuberance of the festivals, the intensity of the living, the piety in playfulness, and the embrace of living day by day'." (Publishers Weekly)
"Prepare for a fast-moving and masterful narration by Kate Hosking. Her characterization of the Indian characters is nuanced and fun. The contrast with the distinctive Australian accents of MacDonald and other ex-pats adds to the sense of adventure and excitement and provides a backdrop for spiritual understanding." (AudioFile)
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- Anonymous User
- 12-06-2023
Loved this story!
I do love reading about India, therefore the real-life scenarios of Sarah’s story had me transfixed. The book has many facets, from every day (Indian) life, to hilarious, to just gorgeously interesting… Sarah’s experience/stories are in big cities through to small villages, the writing is very descriptive to give an all-round picture and filled with the fabulous people she meets. Very entertaining!
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- Bob McCutcheon
- 30-05-2024
Loved it.
The author summed up India very well in a writing style that amuses and is very light. Makes me want to go back to the most amazing country in the world.😃
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- Krissy J
- 18-04-2015
One of my all time faves!
Full of Aussie humour & Sarah's amazing adventures of India, Holy Cow is one of my go to books when I need a top up of spiritualism (or just a good laugh out loud) Well written & well performed. I highly recommend it!
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- Lynanne
- 22-08-2019
Love it!
I read the hard copy years ago but I’m traveling to India soon so got the audio book to refresh my memory. Such an easy listen full of interesting funny stories
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- Matthew
- 19-12-2020
excellent read
A fantastically written and narrated audio book that anyone who has been to India will love
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- Esther
- 17-01-2018
really fun read I loved her transformation
from being critical to embracing, the enlightenment of Sarah during her stay was lovely to read about
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- Gillian Murray
- 29-04-2022
This is not a simple travelogue!
Sarah’s account of her time in India is beautifully written. It is deeply descriptive using sumptuous language which moves the soul and also makes you laugh! I wish she had been the reader. At times Kate was too hurried and lacked the depth of feeling.
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- vicki pearson
- 23-08-2020
Namaste
I first read Holy Cow when it was released, now after 4 visits to India I have listened. I cannot speak highly enough of this audible version. I absolutely loved it, overall, performance and story ten stars.🙏🏻
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- Amol
- 18-07-2018
Truthful, engaging, sometimes exaggerated
You may not find everything said in this book when you go to India. You will certainly find most of it albeit toned down and less pervasive. Obviously, overstatement and exaggeration helps to sell!
Mind you, it is a different culture and a cultural shock is obvious to westerners.
Story nicely develops and understanding of India gradually matures (becomes more realistic) as the book progresses.
Overall, very good book on India, life in India and people of India.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-01-2019
I feel like I took the trip with her
Sarah is a humorous, captivating, honest and authentic author and she tells a great story. I loved this book.
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