A typical day for Daphne involves rescuing baby elephants from poachers; finding homes for orphan elephants, all the while campaigning the ever-present threat of poaching for the ivory trade. "An African Love Story" is the incredible memoir of her life. It tells two stories. The first is the Tsavo years, and the extraordinary love story which blossomed when the young Daphne, moved to Tsavo with her first husband and fell head over heels with both the park and its famous warden, David Sheldrick. The second is the love story of how Daphne and David, who devoted their lives to saving elephant orphans, at first losing every infant under the age of two until Daphne at last managed to devise the first-ever milk formula which would keep them alive.
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Africa has never been more vividly described...I read it straight through and it nearly broke my heart...her warnings about the decline of wildlife should be heeded the world over -- Joanna Lumley Wonderfully candid -- Charlotte Kemp Daily Mail Compulsively readable...the more you hear about elephants from her, the more you wonder why they don't rule the world -- Kathryn Hughes Mail on Sunday An enchanting memoir...Baby birds, antelopes, elephants, rhinos and a civet cat all pass through Sheldrick's life -- Helen Brown Telegraph Absorbing, moving...paints a vivid picture of an extraordinary life in the bush that will delight everyone BBC Wildlife Magazine Moving and magical...a fascinating story...touching, funny and written with warmth and compassion Lancashire Evening Post
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Daphne Sheldrick has spent her entire life in Kenya. For over 25 years, she and her husband, David, the famous founder of the the giant Tsavo National Park, raised and rehabilitated back into the wild orphans of misfortune from many different wild species. These included elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, zebra, eland, kudu, impala, warthogs and many other smaller animals. She has two daughters, both of whom have spent their lives helping her. In 2002 she received the BBC Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2006 she was made Dame Commander of the British Empire by the Queen, the first Knighthood to be awarded in Kenya since the country received Independence in 1963.
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By Believer
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What a wonderful heart warming story.The struggles they endured, yet love and respect for nature rewarded them in so many ways. Glad she shared her tenderness and love for her orphans. A very enjoyable read.
I saw the PBS special and having now read the book, I understand and appreciate their passion all the more.
Best book I've read in some years.
I saw the PBS special and having now read the book, I understand and appreciate their passion all the more.
Best book I've read in some years.
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I found it well written, informative and entertaining. I kept wanting to read one more chapter when I should have been doing other
things. There was a huge environmental impact, an interesting family background story.
It was chosen as our book club selection for October. I shall be interested to hear the comments from the other members.
things. There was a huge environmental impact, an interesting family background story.
It was chosen as our book club selection for October. I shall be interested to hear the comments from the other members.
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By Judy maxwell
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I was disappointed because I wanted to read about elephants lives and this was more about the author and her love story.
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