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 … 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.
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Would like to read the rest of his books.
Both my husband and I read this book very interesting and information al.
This is a book every one should read. It will absolutely warm your heart.
The world needs a bunch more dedicated people like the author.
To build such a relationship between man and elephant is something so special it makes the whole book a treasure.
To live in Africa on an animal preserve must be one of the most exciting and horrifying ways to live. This is a must read if you like adventure that is real and Elephants intrigue you.
great look at elephant life. They are magnificent animals
I learned a lot about another type of life as well as about elephants. It did read like a journal but I found it interesting as it touched on many things new to me.
This is one of the best stories I’ve ever read. Hands down. Every single chapter has some unbelievable occurrence and you almost never get to catch your breath!
Not only did I learn a lot about the elephants of South Africa in the wild, but enjoyed the ups and downs, joys and terrifying events, all part of owning a game reserve. A good read.
Very interesting
Animal / human relationships are fascinating
I loved this book. To know there are men in this world who love and respect animals fills me with hope. If you like action-filled books with brave people, this will delight you. It’s the whole package!
This is a wonderful book! If you love animals, it’s a must!
I really love elephants
This is a story told by Lawerence Anthony – a man who has devoted his life to animal conservation in Africa. It is a true story – his own and how he came to be the owner of 9 elephants on his Thula Thula conservation land in Zululand, South Africa. They were a herd of rogue elephants who continually escaped their former home, watched their matriarch be shot due to her antics, and then had to be moved 600 miles away to a new land unfamiliar to him. Anthony’s ability to settle these large beast and have them thrive was nothing short of amazing.
I loved this book. I have always had a love for Africa and for Elephants. These are my daughter, Finley’s, favorite animals, and she and I have on our bucket list to visit Africa in the new future (and I think Thula Thula will definitely be a stop). The story is well written and well told. He is very honest about how dangerous his work is, and that these are not pets, but wild animals. He is a man that saves even a deadly mamba snake – his heart is only in the preservation of these animals in their natural habitat. With Man continually closing in, more and more animals are becoming extinct and ending up in zoos, and people like Anthony are trying to stop that from happening.
I encourage you to read this book. IT was wonderful.
This is great book for nearly everyone. I learned so much about this part of Africa as well as the elephants and other animals that were involved with this true story. It really was a page turner at many points. There were some real highs and a few lows, but overall it is a great book!
I loved this book! It is a very well-written and heart-warming true story that gave me a wonderful view of the African wilderness and those who want to nurture and protect it. The respect and admiration that the author shows for all of the animals on the preserve where he lives is inspiring and the lengths that he goes to care for the animals there will touch your heart. Highly recommended reading.
This book was great!
Wonderfully informative.
The author is a part owner of a game reserve along with surrounding villagers in Africa. He was asked to take in a herd of rogue elephants or they would be killed. He agreed and the many years that followed taught him much about these animals. The book does a good job of describing the interactions with the local tribes and how the reserve deals with poachers. If you like animals you will enjoy this book.
The writing is so-so, but the subject intrigued me as I love animals in general, and elephants in particular. I loved reading about Mr. Anthony’s experiences with the individual elephants, and I love how carefully and lovingly he cared for them.