The Elephant Whisperer
By Lawrence Anthony & Graham Spence
- Release Date: 2009-11-10
- Genre: Nature
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.
Reviews
Absolutely breathtaking
5By MoReddingtonThis 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.Loved every second
5By BennierassHeartfelt, touching and simply beautiful. Highly recommend.The Elephant whisperer.
5By Mookie FrommExciting, a page turner, great information about elephants communicating with each other and with humans. A great vision of the African wild and those living together.Title is terrific
5By danmatrasA very entertaining book that is a joy to read. I found it to be very educational and heartwarming. I recommend it highly to anyone.What a lifesaving story about wildlife in Africa.
5By AnneKateMThose African elephants đ are amazing đ€© creatures in the African wilderness. Anne Katherine MautnerAn awesome read
5By MontanaSueWas thoroughly into this story and felt right there. Was very well written and enjoyed so much ready to read the next.The elephant whisperer
4By missmcgonagleQuick read, good interesting story. Makes you want to go on safariThe Elephant Whisperer
5By Ralphnun1I just loved this book and the personal stories of the elephants was great.The Elephant Whisperer
5By elveranancyAbsolutely stunning! The author generously allows us to accompany him into a world we never knew existed. I couldnât put it down. It was a privilege to read.Elephant Whisperer
5By dhattcI just finished reading this book for the second time. I thought that when I read the book the first time that it was the best book I have ever read. It is even better the second time. I have been to Africa 3 times and after reading this book I will be going again. DaveObsessed
5By RelyonreviewsI think everyone and their mother should read this book. It is beautifully written and teaches so many valuable lessons that put your life into perspective. I love love love this book. If you know whatâs good for you you will read it!!!WOW!!
5By MrsFraqI can't tell you how much I truly love this book. I read it in 2 days. Once I picked it up I couldn't put it down. What a truly magnificent elephant Nana isSome hyperbole
2By hallrightThis book was interesting in parts, but I found many discrepancies in some of the "facts" he reports. The "fact" that they can't keep certain snake antivenin at the house because it doesn't keep. In fact, that particular antivenin is good for at least 6 months if kept refrigerated. Also, at one point he mentions wild elephants holding on to other elephant's tails. This is a behavior never seen in wild elephants....it's a trained behavior used by circus elephants. I just felt many of the experiences related in this book were exaggerated ....many just did not make sense!Such a beautiful book...
5By uprise24...so touching and true and real. Please honor this book and this species by not attending circuses, zoos or anything where animals that should be free and wild are kept in cages. See PAWS, Performing Animals Welfare Society, go to their website and see what they are doing to rescue elephants and other species and help them in their cause. Bless you.The Elephant Whisperer
5By AussieBluBravo....what an inspirational read! I had the opportunity to live in South Africa for a year & visited Umfolozi game reserve & many others & developed a true love of elephants myself. I especially enjoyed Lawrence taking the reader into the meeting houses of the Chiefs and explaining the Zululand culture....so interesting! What an amazing man Lawrence Anthony is...a true hero for African wildlife.Loved Every Chapter
5By DebbySawWonderful look inside the heart of a South African game reserve.Fantastic!
5By CrisCDeanReally good. Each chapter is another event or story. Very enlightening and in-depth.Well Written
5By Bea120This book was captivating from the beginning. Highly recommend reading it.Worth Reading!
5By HolidaybecketA fantastic journey through the bush... Worth reading!
