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bobbo49's review against another edition
5.0
The poignant and beautifully illustrated story of the work that Adamson and her husband did in Kenya, saving the lion cub Elsa, raising and training and loving her, and releasing her back into the wild. Hard to believe it but the many wonderful pictures make it irrefutable!
skylacine's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
medium-paced
3.0
A successful rewilding or a just tame lioness who happens to be free range?
Full review at: https://skybookcorner.blogspot.com/2022/09/book-review-born-free-by-joy-adamson.html
Full review at: https://skybookcorner.blogspot.com/2022/09/book-review-born-free-by-joy-adamson.html
Moderate: Animal death, Animal cruelty, and Racism
belinda31's review against another edition
4.0
I'd give this 3.75 stars so not quite 4 stars. This is three books in one and I enjoyed the third book the most, the second book gets a bit repetitive always out looking for the lions but overall it was a good book. The author basically dedicated her life to raising a stranded cub, it was amazing the lengths she went to.
thecozybee's review against another edition
5.0
I don’t know what drew me to pick up and read this book in the first place. It’s been so long since I’ve read it but the story will always stay with me. Whenever someone is asking for a non fiction recommendation this is my go to book.
facgu's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
hlavigne82's review against another edition
4.0
An amazing story! The pictures are so incredible. I cannot believe the special bond they had with Elsa or comprehend how hard it must have been to return her to the wild. Seems like the purest form of unselfish love to let her live the life of a lion instead of a pet.
aspygirlsmom_1995's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0