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| Title | : | The Elephant Whisperer |
| Author | : | Lawrence Anthony |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 368 pages |
| Published | : | December 1st 2009 by Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd (first published 2009) |
| Categories | : | Nonfiction. Animals. Cultural. Africa. Autobiography. Memoir. Environment. Nature. Biography. Audiobook |
Lawrence Anthony
Hardcover | Pages: 368 pages Rating: 4.48 | 16221 Users | 2210 Reviews
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When South African conservationist Lawrence Anthony was asked to accept a herd of 'rogue' elephants on his Thula Thula game reserve in South Africa, his commonsense told him to refuse. But he was the herd's last chance of survival - notorious escape artists, they would all be killed if Lawrence wouldn't take them. He agreed, but before arrangements for the move could be completed the animals broke out again and the matriarch and her baby were shot. The remaining elephants were traumatised, dangerous, and very angry. As soon as they arrived at Thula Thula they started planning their escape...As Lawrence battled to create a bond with the elephants and save them from execution, he came to realise that they had a lot to teach him about life, loyalty and freedom. Set against the background of life on the reserve, with unforgettable characters and exotic wildlife, this is a delightful book that will appeal to animal lovers everywhere.
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| Original Title: | The Elephant Whisperer |
| ISBN: | 0283070870 (ISBN13: 9780283070877) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Literary Awards: | Audie Award for Biography/Memoir (2014) |
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Ratings: 4.48 From 16221 Users | 2210 ReviewsCritique About Books The Elephant Whisperer
In 1999, I was asked to accept a herd of troubled wild elephants on my game reserve. I had no inkling of the escapades and adventures I was about to embark upon. I had no idea how challenging it would be or how much my life would be enriched. The adventure has been both physical and spiritual. Physical in the sense that it was action from the word go, as you will see in the following pages; spiritual because these giants of the planet took me deep into their world. Lawrence Anthony, TheEdited May 2015: I first read this book in May 2014 and just finished a re-read. The following review stands. I loved it just as much if not more than the first time I read it. Wonderful book!This just won an Audie Award for best audio book in the bio/memoir category and in my opinion it was well-deserved. It will definitely be among my all-time favorites. I have a soft spot in my heart for elephants and this book reinforced those feelings. I ran the gamut of emotions as I read this book: I
5/5; 5 stars; A+I rarely listen to non-fiction on audio but I am so glad I adhered to my friend Kathleen's recommendation and gave this one a listen. The biography, beautifully narrated by Simon Vance, managed to capture the essence of so many things. Most important of these, the mystery and magnificence of wild elephants. But in addition to that, Anthony's book gives the reader useful insights into conservancy itself, as well as the complexities of recovering from the extensive damage wrought
Beautifully written and an easy and engaging read about a herd of rogue elephants taken in by South African conservationist Lawrence Anthony (the author). The elephants are the main story but there is so much more about life in the wilds of Africa to be gleaned from this book. This is the January 2015 discussion book for my book group. Very happy they chose it!
Africa, theres no place like it on earth. The translucent orange and lavender skies. The thrum of life beneath your feet. The fingers of wind that caress. The giraffes, the lions, the leopards, the cheetahs, the hyenas, the wild dogs, the black rhinos and, of course, the magisterial elephants. Our first stop was Cape Town. The drive from the airport takes you past Cape Flats, a remnant of apartheid that displays small, boxed dwellings that stretch as far as the eye can see, housing the poorest
Whenever I hear the word 'whisperer' I think of that pretentious Chicano conning housewives on TV. He who talks to dogs. This book couldn't be farther from that circus."The Elephant Whisperer" follows a hard-working conservationist in South Africa for a couple of years during which time he establishes a preternatural relationship with a herd of wild African elephants. The story is so human, the anecdotes so touching, and the man-beast relationship so incredibly deep that I recommend it to anyone
I greatly regret that I have this on audiobook and did not to get to see the great pictures that everyone is referencing as being part of the book, still, what I lacked in actual photos the author (and the narrator, Simon Vance was wonderful) were able to paint very vivid images of Thula Thula and the herd of escapist, mistreated, rogue elephants that Anthony would eventually win over.There were moments in the book that were so poignant or so beautiful that I refused to put my book down. Some
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