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The Elephant Whisperer by Lawrence Anthony
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The Elephant Whisperer

My Life with the Herd in the African Wild

Lawrence Anthony, Graham Spence

St. Martin's Press · 2009-11-10

The Elephant Whisperer: My Life with the Herd in the African Wild

Biography & MemoirNatureAnimalMemoirAfrican

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Who It's For

  • Good for readers who enjoy Biography & Memoir
  • Great for readers who want relationship-centered stories.
  • Strong fit for readers who prefer grounded, real-world context.

What You Get

  • Themes: Animal, Memoir, African.
  • Reading lane: Biography & Memoir and Nature.
  • Publisher: St. Martin's Press.

About This Book

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 h...

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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.