An African Love Story: Love, Life and Elephants

Publisher: Penguin

Date of Publication: 2013

About Book: Daphne Sheldrick's best-selling love story of romance, life and elephants, An African Love Story: Love, Life and Elephants is an incredible story from Africa's greatest living conservationist.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 - one is the extraordinary love story which blossomed when Daphne fell head over heels with Tsavo Game 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.

My thoughts: "An African Love Story: Love, Life, and Elephants" is a beautiful memoir by Daphne Sheldrick that offers a glimpse into the world of African wildlife and the author's love for these majestic animals. The book follows Sheldrick's journey as she falls in love with her husband and Africa, and dedicates her life to rescuing and rehabilitating orphaned elephants.Sheldrick's writing is vivid and emotional, and she does an excellent job of painting a picture of Africa's beauty and the challenges faced by wildlife conservationists. Her love for elephants shines through every page, and readers will find themselves falling in love with these creatures too.What makes this book truly special is the way it captures the intimate relationships between humans and animals. Sheldrick's bond with the elephants she cares for is heartwarming and inspiring, and readers will be touched by her dedication and compassion.Overall, "An African Love Story: Love, Life, and Elephants" is a must-read for anyone who loves wildlife, Africa, or simply a good memoir. Sheldrick's story is a testament to the power of love and the resilience of the human spirit, and it will leave readers feeling uplifted and inspired.