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emilypoche 's review for:
Love, Life, and Elephants: An African Love Story
by Daphne Sheldrick
I try not to judge memoirs on their contents. I’m not going to really pass judgement on someone’s experiences but I will say that the content of this one put me at odds. On one hand, elephant babies and natural wild lands are cool! On another hand im not so into the casual attitude towards white settlers in Africa and British colonialism. If you were expecting the book to just read about elephants then the whole British colonial aspect may be a little unexpected and unappealing. The attitude is definitely one that reflects a bygone era.
That being said to temper my review, the writer is a fascinating woman with an interesting life. The things she describes are vivid and fascinating. She doesn’t mince words about the graphic and tragic nature of life. She creates wonderful tension and paints these beautiful tableaus of daring bush adventures, beautiful vistas, and a cadre of animals with vivid personalities.
What is most striking about this book is the way she describes the love of her life. Her tender and romantic way of describing her husband was the most special thing about this book, which is impressive considering the book also talked about baby elephants.
That being said to temper my review, the writer is a fascinating woman with an interesting life. The things she describes are vivid and fascinating. She doesn’t mince words about the graphic and tragic nature of life. She creates wonderful tension and paints these beautiful tableaus of daring bush adventures, beautiful vistas, and a cadre of animals with vivid personalities.
What is most striking about this book is the way she describes the love of her life. Her tender and romantic way of describing her husband was the most special thing about this book, which is impressive considering the book also talked about baby elephants.