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A review by bobinsbooknook
An Elephant in My Kitchen by Françoise Malby-Anthony
challenging
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.5
This book touches a lot of really emotional themes as we hear about the devastating effects of poaching and struggles of running an animal orphanage in the bush as well as the grief of losing a loved one.
Françoise captures the different personalities of the animals beautifully - from jokesters rhinos to sweet-hearted elephants.
Many heart warming and heart breaking moments as we see the bonds build between the animals and their carers.
Couldn’t rate this higher as I’m unlikely to re-read. The writing style was a bit repetitive and the recounting of memories jumps around a lot making it hard to follow. That being said, this book does share a valuable insight into the important conservation work needed to protect the beloved bush wildlife.
Françoise captures the different personalities of the animals beautifully - from jokesters rhinos to sweet-hearted elephants.
Many heart warming and heart breaking moments as we see the bonds build between the animals and their carers.
Couldn’t rate this higher as I’m unlikely to re-read. The writing style was a bit repetitive and the recounting of memories jumps around a lot making it hard to follow. That being said, this book does share a valuable insight into the important conservation work needed to protect the beloved bush wildlife.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Animal death