Share[ s] the life-enhancing joys of the humble hen Sunday Times
A call to arms, but in an entertainingly written, well-paced way. It certainly makes you think. Kate Green, Country Life
Under the Henfluence clocks our obsession with chicken-keeping. Highbrow / Brilliant. New York Magazine
Not intended to be a how-to for amateur poultry breeders, Danovichs work does offer broad and compelling insight into how raising chickens transforms and enriches human lives. Booklist
The author writes with warmth and candour, sharing her obvious love for her feathered pets Informative and engaging Bookmunch
A heartfelt account of raising pet hens [ that] endears and provides an intimate look at animals more often thought of as food than friends Anyone whos mulled the possibility of setting up a backyard coop will find this the next best thing. Publishers Weekly
A delightful peep into an old business, refreshed for a new generation Aimee Nezhukumatathil, New York Times bestselling author of World of Wonders
A moving tribute to the worlds most numerous birds. It will change the way you look at chickens. Hal Herzog, author of Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat: Why its so hard to think straight about animals
Danovichs book is a gem Marc Bekoff, author of The Emotional Lives of Animals
A realistic and immersive look into our relationship with those beings in our care Under the Henfluence makes it impossible for the reader not to think of and possibly love the idea of chickens in a new way. Mira Ptacin, Modern Farmer
The company of hens could be the best cure for depression Their jostling energy and distinct personalities bring joy Interweaving reflection and reportage, Danovich leads us down [ these and other] bizarre byways Spectator