The Elephant Whisperer: My Life with the Herd in the African Wild

Name: The Elephant Whisperer: My Life with the Herd in the African Wild
Price: 12.99 USD
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Rating: 4.7 (13276 reviews)
Author: Lawrence Anthony

by Lawrence Anthony

Nonfiction Memoir

4.7 (13,276)

4.7 stars from 13,276 reviews. One of the highest rated Nonfiction books we track.

256 pages~4.3 hr readPublished by Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)Published 2009-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You love true stories about humans and animals forming genuine, unexpected bonds.
You're drawn to conservation narratives that show real stakes and hard-won trust.
You want a memoir that's both thrilling and tender, without being sentimental.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer fiction over memoirs, even if the subject matter interests you.
You're looking for a purely instructional or scientific book about elephants.
You need action-packed adventure; this is quieter and more reflective than explosive.

About this book

South African conservationist Lawrence Anthony was asked to take in a herd of wild elephants deemed "rogue" at his Thula Thula game reserve in Zululand. Facing the choice between accepting them or allowing them to be killed, Anthony decided to save their lives by bringing them to his reserve. Over the following years, Anthony became part of the herd's family. Through his efforts to build a relationship with the elephants, he learned lessons about life, loyalty, and freedom from the animals themselves. The Elephant Whisperer documents Anthony's experiences with these creatures, set within the context of life on an African game reserve. The account includes moments that are heartwarming, exciting, funny, and sad, featuring unforgettable characters and exotic wildlife.

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Price has dropped 8 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 277 days. Typically stays discounted for 53 days.

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Currently #849 in the Kindle store — a top-1,000 bestseller.

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Currently 4.7★ from 13,276 reviews

Gaining approximately 53 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has remained stable at 4.7 over the tracking period.

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