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

" I love elephants and was afraid this book would be a sad story but I was wrong. It tells you so much about the elephant mind and how they care for each other. I loved it. "

" this is a wonderful story must read its true which makes it so much better if you love animals this will definally grab you "

" This is a wonderful book narrated well great story "

" A beautiful story. It had me in tears as well as laughing out loud. Such a beautiful story about life, animals and the wild. "

" Excellent read. His descriptions of the bush and the ongoing elephant saga were enjoyable, poignant and interesting. "

" This is a fairly enjoyable book by a ranger in a South African wildlife preserve who makes a personal connection with a herd of wild elephants. He is charged with maintaining a wildlife preserve, not a tamed life preserve, so he really wants to be in contact with the animals as little as possible. However, a herd of elephants has to be relocated to his preserve and they are not very happy with being there and immediately start escaping. That will not do. It is most likely to get them shot. Have you ever tried to control a herd of wild elephants though? About the only thing he can do is to teach the elephants to trust him so that he can convince them to stay put. That leads him to actually make frends with them. And that, of course, leads him to some emotional trauma when he has to have one of them killed and it also ends up consuming his life too. "

" The author describes his experiences on Thula Thula, his game reserve in Zululand, South Africa, when he is asked to take in a herd of traumatized wild elephants. Engagingly written, this is at once fascinating, informative, funny, sad, exciting and moving. A delight! "

" Highly recommend this amazing book - a true story and total page-turner at the same time. What an amazing man (the author, Lawrence Anthony.) "

" Great book....took me back to Africa. "

" Loved this book! Anthony's compassion, empathy and deep understanding of his elephants was moving! "

" Such a lovely heart warming story. I loved it. It took me straight back to Africa where I grew up. "

" Want to own an elephant now:) "

" This is a great book about animals, people, the earth, how all of those things are intertwined. It's also a great adventure book. Wow, that man had patience. "

" Not a book I would have picked up, but my book club is reading it. Fascinating look at life in Africa, although from an entitled point of view. "

" Really liked this book, the story of a game reserve owner and how he works with wild elephants to acclimate them to their new life in his park. Made me want to go to Africa to see for myself! "

" This came up as a recommendation otherwise I don't think I would have picked it, which would have been a shame as I really enjoyed it. "

" Loved this book! Definitely read like a novel as other reviews have mentioned. My husband wondered if it was possibly because the author had spent so much time in a storytelling culture. If you are an animal lover, you will love this book and possibly fall more in love with elephants. "

" This is one of the most amazing books I've ever read! Made me wish that I could have a herd of elephants! "

" Magnificent, humbling. Something really special. "

" This is probably one of my all time favorite books. Amazing true story and fabulous narration!! "

" Extremely engaging, heartwarming, sometimes sad, I could not put the book down. Never a dull moment on this big game reserve in Africa. "

" I first became aware of this story upon reading an article that the author had died. This is a truly fascinating account of his experiences running an African wildlife preserve. "

" A truly remarkable account of Lawrence Anthony's experiences with a herd of wild elephants. I couldn't put this book down. I am so grateful to Mr. Anthony for the work he has done in the wilds of Africa in saving and preserving the precious wildlife that roam his preserve. "

" Amazing intelligence, loyalty, and protective of family and clan. I completely enjoyed the authors commitment to his work with this group of wild African elephants. "

" I enjoyed this book. The writing style is concise and still interesting and the story of the African bush made for interesting reading. "

" One of my most treasured reads for certain!! Lawrence Anthony tells this beautiful story with compassion and humour and it would appear had an extraordinary connection with these beautiful creatures! Highly recommended. "

" One of the best books I have read in a long time. Totally refreshing and even had me in tears! "

" Can't recommend this book enough, so sad in places but has a real good feel to it too. "