Book description
When South African conservationist Lawrence Anthony was asked to accept
a herd of 'rogue' elephants on his reserve at Thula Thula, his
commonsense told him to refuse. But he was the herd's last chance of
survival - notorious escape artists, they would all be killed if
Lawrence wouldn't take them. He agreed, but before arrangements for the
move could be completed the animals broke out again and the matriarch
and her baby were shot. The remaining elephants were traumatised and
very angry. As soon as they arrived at Thula Thula they started planning
their escape... As Lawrence battled to create a bond with the elephants
and save them from execution, he came to realise that they had a lot to
teach him about love, loyalty and freedom. Set against the background of
life on the reserve, with unforgettable characters and exotic wildlife,
this is a delightful book that will appeal to animal lovers everywhere.
Lawrence Anthony is a highly-respected conservationist and
co-founder of The Earth Organization. His previous title, Babylon's
Ark, about his involvement in saving the animals in Baghdad Zoo,
is being made into a major film. Graham Spence is a freelance
journalist and author.
