Born Free: The Complete Story (Abridged) Audiobook

" A fascinating read, but I found that Born Wild better described how the Adamsons managed to get so close to the animals, their special relationships and explained their methods in a more detailed way. I was also very surprised at how brief the death of Elsa was treated in the book. It would almost appear that Joy Adamson was hardly affected by this from reading the relevant chapters in the book which I find unbelievable and will put down to just being badly put into words. "

" Summer reading between 7th and 8th grade in 1984. "

" I couldn't set this book down. It was so entertaining. I am planning on reading it again and again. "

" We sang the song from the movie when I was in grade school. I think I might even have the LP soundtrack for this one! Overall, an interesting read. Basically, the story of an Englishman and his wife, who live in Africa and come upon three lion cubs, after he has to shoot the mother in self-defense. The book goes on to describe the life of the one cub, how it became a part of their family, and how they eventually let her go free in the wild. "

" Excellent story. Surprising really that anyone would raise lion cubs in their home. "

" I remember I saw the movie years ago, but I had never read the full story of Elsa and her human family Joy and George Adamson until now. I liked reading about Elsa's curiosity and how even as she gradually left the Adamson's care, she never lost the bond she had with them. "

" this story was so cute! they actually raised a 3 lion cubs! "

" this was the first book I ever read...just got a copy for $.25 gonna see what I was thinkin some odd years ago "

" The beautiful story of an orphaned lioness raised and released back into the wild. Definitely a classic! "

" Initially cute and amusing but this book didn't grow on me at all. "

" Not a great piece of literature, but I now have a lioness friend, Elsa. "

" Born Free is okay but the movie is much better. "

" I first read this book when I was in high school in the 1970's and fell in love with both the books (sequals are Living Free and Forever Free) and the movie. It is a touching story where sometimes humans have to interfere with nature and the consequences that it may bring. "

" Probably 50 years and the extraordinary story of Elsa is still with me. "

" I read this when I was a teen! Waaaaay back when. :) "

" it was boring but filled with info "

" It was awesome to read it again after so many years. Made me hug my cats even closer. I had to do a presentation on it at my library job and I enjoyed it thoroughly. We are celebrating our 50th anniversary and so is the book! "

" Loved this book of Elsa. Didn't want it to end! You feel part of Elsa's world, and shared in Joy and George Adamson's daily life of rearing her. "

" AWESOME AWESOME AND AMAZING!!! "

" This book is brilliant I have never read such a moving story "

" A beautiful book which I've enjoyed since early childhood. It has shaped my life in many ways. I would very much recommend it. "

" I grew up in Thika, Kenya and reading this book left a lasting impression on me - it is one of the reasons I became a biologist. I can highly recommend it to anyone. Fascinating! "

" I think I'm going to begin actually using this very cool program. To begin, my favourite childhood book... "

" Extremeley powerful! How two people can form a relationship with a lion is absolutley incredible! "

" great read, and sad that the Adamsns both ended their lives in sad ways...they did so much to mske the world of Elsa real for the world "

" Pretty amazing story enhanced by extraordinary pictures! "

" A brilliant book read so many years ago, brought back to memory watching Virginia McKenna (played Joy Adamson in the film) interviewed on Breakfast TV today. "

" I think I'm going to begin actually using this very cool program. To begin, my favourite childhood book... "

" This book is brilliant I have never read such a moving story "

" co-worker made me read this book.glad he did.amazing story! "

" book that brought me to tears *sniff * makes me feel of having a lion of my own :P i lub u kitty wherever u are (most probably enjoying heaven) "

" Seeing as how I am an animal lover, I found this book very interesting. It made me want to go to Africa and raise a lion cub. It was fascinating to read about Elsa's journey to freedom and the hilarity that ensued on the way. It was also written very well; it was very descriptive. "

" It was awesome to read it again after so many years. Made me hug my cats even closer. I had to do a presentation on it at my library job and I enjoyed it thoroughly. We are celebrating our 50th anniversary and so is the book! "

" this story was so cute! they actually raised a 3 lion cubs! "

" OMG i really liked this book(well cause it had pictures in it) i read it at shcoll but kinda like missed the middle of it but it had a great ending (but it can be boring) "

" Eloquent writing, now a classic. Transports you to a world gone by in Africa, and brings to life the surreal bond that can develop between man and animal. "

" it was boring but filled with info "

" love this story, the movie and the song "