The Elephant Whisperer: Learning About Life Loyalty and Freedom From a Remarkable Herd of Elephants

About this book

Lawrence Anthony devoted his life to animal conservation protecting the worlds endangered species. Then he 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 herds last chance of survival: they would be killed if he wouldnt 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 memoir of Anthonys experiences with these huge yet sympathetic creatures. Set against the background of life on an African game reserve with unforgettable characters and exotic wildlife Anthonys unrelenting efforts at animal protection and his remarkable connection with nature will inspire animal lovers and adventurous souls everywhere.