The Elephant Whisperer : My Life With the Herd in the African Wild
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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
Sweet story
Loved this story…
Amazing insight into life on a S. African reserve
If you are traveling, have traveled or want to travel to a game reserve or national park in Africa, this is an amazing story and “must read”. Lawrence Anthony gives these animals, particularly the elephants, such human qualities, that you feel their happiness and sadness, as they navigate life in the Zululand bush.