Buffalo for the Broken Heart

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The narrative follows Dan O'Brien's transformative journey as he shifts from cattle ranching to raising buffalo on his South Dakota ranch, the Broken Heart. After a neighbor's invitation to assist with a buffalo roundup, he is inspired to bring buffalo back to the land that had not seen them for over 150 years. Starting with just thirteen calves, O'Brien faces the challenges and rewards of this significant change, highlighting themes of resilience and the restoration of historical ecosystems.