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Elephant Whisperer (2010)

Elephant Whisperer (2010)

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ISBN
0330506684 (ISBN13: 9780330506687)
Language
English
Publisher
Pan Publishing

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This is a wonderful book not very well written. The story is so remarkable and compelling that it transcends the so-so writing. But Anthony isn't a writer -- he's a conservationist who owns a game reserve in South Africa and he can be excused because what he gives us is as true as it is beautiful, and for that reason I recommend the book to everyone -- animal-lover or not. I finished the book at 2 am and when I woke up this morning I was thinking of Mnumzane. Read it and find out why. In this memoir about his experiences running a wildlife preserve in South Africa, Lawrence Anthony shares his love of the unspoiled bush country and the animals that have always lived on it and that are now in danger of extinction. His love is unsentimental in that he understands and accepts the harsh realities of nature. His job is to protect the animals from the destructiveness of human intervention, not from the natural realities of life in the wild. He accepts into the preserve a herd of "rogue" elephants who have consistently broken out of their previous home, endangering nearby villages. As a result, the herd has been traumatized by their encounters with humans. Anthony decides, going against expert advice, that the only way the herd will be "trustworthy" again is if he can change their view of humans. So he works to establish a personal relationship between himself and the herd's matriarch. The development of this relationship is both touching and dangerous. It is ultimately successful, although then Anthony must distance himself from the younger elephants so that they remain wild. It is a delicate balancing act. In fact, the whole business of running a wildlife preserve is a balancing act - or maybe rather, a juggling act. Anthony seems to bounce from one crisis to another, dealing with poachers, wildfires, floods, tribal politics, animal disease and the economics of making the preserve self-sufficient. It is a job with little down-time, but Anthony thrives on the challenges. His love and concern for preserving animals in their natural habitat is inspiring. (He mentions briefly a time when he left South Africa for months, spending time saving animals in the Baghdad zoo. He doesn't go into detail because that is another book, one that I'm now interested in reading.)

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Cal NesvigMs.Peyman12/6/14SRP Book Review The Elephant Whisperer Book Review “The Elephant Shisperer” by Lawrence Antony tells the story of a nauturist formming an uncanny relationship with an intimidating African beast. As the story progresses, Lawrence’s life goes on, but the main point stays the same; as living and breathing individuals, we are all united as one. My, over all opinion of the book itself was intirely positive. I love how Anthony was able to create such a vivid picture of what seemed to be an unthinkable bond between man and nature. As the story begins, Lawrence Anthony exemplifyes his love for nature and wild life. Lawrence owns a wild life perserve which ne named “Zululand”. The story really kickstarts when the epehants he defined as “troublesome,” (pg.9) were givin to him with little to no warning. At first, Lawrence seems discouraged by asking questions like “why me” (pg.11) and “we are nto exactly the right fit for a heard of elephants” (pg.14), But ends up agreeing to the rahter insane proposition. When Lawrence is aproached with the thought of owning large “trouble some” tusked-beasts he wants to say no, but something causes him to say yes. As the plot progressed the reader-experienced larence’s heart-felt relationship with the mighty beasts of Africa. By the end of the story, you learn to care for the elephants just as much as Lawrence did. I loved the Elephant whisperer. By the end, I found myself wanting to read more. Lawrence Anthonyer was a rollmodel of his time and had a terrific story.
—ssblima

Of all the books I read in connection with a trip we took to Africa this year, this may be my favorite. Anthony, owner of a private game reserve in South Africa, accepts a rogue herd of wild elephants that had caused nothing but problems for previous game reserves. Things start out rough with the herd almost immediately finding a way to escape, but eventually they come to terms with their new home and new master who, in order to save their lives, becomes part of their family and allows them to become part of his. The book is funny, educational, moving, and surprising. I listed to the audible version and thoroughly enjoyed the extra dimension narrator's accent added.
—home

Amazing story about a man who 'adopts' a small herd of elephants in South Africa.
—cckgirl2000

A lovely heart-warming tale straight from the South African bush.
—bweil079

An incredible true story for all animal lovers.
—x925x

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