ifiwereme's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
5.0
xliqx's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
4.25
andyreadsfantasy's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars.
I listened to the audiobook.
I started this book because I’m traveling to South Africa and actually going to a game reserve. I didn’t expect it to be so interesting.
This was a great book to listen to. Definitely worth reading, especially if you like elephants.
I listened to the audiobook.
I started this book because I’m traveling to South Africa and actually going to a game reserve. I didn’t expect it to be so interesting.
This was a great book to listen to. Definitely worth reading, especially if you like elephants.
danimain's review against another edition
5.0
This book is breath taking with joyous highs and heartbreaking lows all while giving amazing insight into elephants and the creatures and culture of the bush.
lsinfield's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely amazing!! Having been on a safari and experiencing and intimate interaction with a herd of elephants, I was fascinated to learn what it takes to make this all work. Lawrence Anthony is a gifted story teller and someone I would love to meet. Several times through out the story I told my husband we would be moving to South Africa and startling a game reserve with only rescued animals. I strongly recommend this book!
chuxsox's review against another edition
5.0
Wow! What a book. This is an account of the experiences of Lawrence Anthony, owner of the Thula Thula game reserve in Zululand in Africa, and his acquisition of a herd of "rogue" elephants whose only other option was to be put down. It follows how he helped them to learn to trust at least one human who was out for their welfare instead of profiting off of them. Filled with joy and heartbreak, this account is fulfilling. You will be glad you read it. I am.
rebeccazh's review against another edition
4.0
This is my new type of favorite comfort read. Elephant Whisperer is a chronicle of Lawrence Anthony's adventures on his reserve, and one of the highlights was saving a group of traumatized elephants. I loved every second of it. Anthony is really funny, and the heart-pounding adventures in the bush are told with humor and drama. I LOVED every mention of the various animals on the reserve, and learnt quite a lot about the social structure of elephants, and a bit about various other animals, like mambas and rhinos. The backdrop of this story is very much conservation in Africa, and you pick up bits about the sociocultural dynamics as well.
Of course, the heart and soul of this story is very much the elephants. Just like how Jane Goodall's In the Shadow of Man's best characters were the chimpanzees, the best part about this book were the elephants. At times I felt like I was reading about a human family. I loved the way Anthony described his observations of them, the humanity that he gives them. There were some truly heartbreaking moments, but overall, this is a really feel-good read.
Of course, the heart and soul of this story is very much the elephants. Just like how Jane Goodall's In the Shadow of Man's best characters were the chimpanzees, the best part about this book were the elephants. At times I felt like I was reading about a human family. I loved the way Anthony described his observations of them, the humanity that he gives them. There were some truly heartbreaking moments, but overall, this is a really feel-good read.
scnole2021's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
karimorton33's review against another edition
4.0
What an interesting read (listen)! I really enjoyed learning about elephants and the magnificent creatures they are, and also about the other animals on the reserve and their quirks. At times this was a heartbreaking book, but I still really enjoyed it.