The Elephant Whisperer
My Life with the Herd in the African Wild
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4.6 • 729 Ratings
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- $12.99
Publisher Description
When South African conservationist Lawrence Anthony was asked to accept a herd of "rogue" wild elephants on his Thula Thula game reserve in Zululand, his common sense told him to refuse. But he was the herd's last chance of survival: they would be killed if he wouldn't take them.
In order to save their lives, Anthony took them in. In the years that followed he became a part of their family. And as he battled to create a bond with the elephants, he came to realize that they had a great deal to teach him about life, loyalty, and freedom.
The Elephant Whisperer is a heartwarming, exciting, funny, and sometimes sad account of Anthony's experiences with these huge yet sympathetic creatures. Set against the background of life on an African game reserve, with unforgettable characters and exotic wildlife, it is a delightful book that will appeal to animal lovers and adventurous souls everywhere.
Customer Reviews
The Elephant Whisperer
A warm, wonderful, endearing story of a very special gentleman,and his wife. A look into a part of the world I will probably never get to see, but after this book,I wanted to leave on the next plane to Thula Thula. It was explained to me by a friend that did go there, that the publisher in Europe did not release it in the USA...I was so glad to see that you had book! PS. mr. Publisher...Americans would love this...please share it with the world!
Incredible!
Well written with humor and poignancy
Absolutely breathtaking
This book was beautiful, breathtaking, heartbreaking, and inspiring. I give it my highest recommendation. I fell in love with the elephants of Thula Thula and feel honored to share this planet with such beautiful animals.