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Born Free: A Lioness of Two Worlds (Story of Elsa, #1)

Joy Adamson, George Page
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Born Free: A Lioness of Two Worlds (Story of Elsa, #1)

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2000

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Joy Adamson, George Page

Born Free: A Lioness of Two Worlds (Story of Elsa, #1)

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2000
Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Kenya • 1950s

Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

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Super Short Summary

Born Free: A Lioness of Two Worlds by Joy Adamson and George Page recounts the true story of Elsa, a lioness raised by Joy and George Adamson in Kenya. The couple’s journey explores their efforts to successfully reintegrate Elsa into the wild, highlighting their unique bond and the challenges of wildlife conservation.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

34,059 ratings

78%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Joy Adamson's Born Free: A Lioness of Two Worlds shares the remarkable story of raising Elsa the lioness and releasing her into the wild. Reviews praise its heartfelt portrayal of human-animal bonds and conservation efforts. Critics, however, note its dated perspective and occasionally romanticized view of wildlife reintroduction. Overall, it's an inspiring but slightly idealized read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Born Free: A Lioness of Two Worlds (Story of Elsa, #1)?

Readers who cherish wildlife conservation stories and human-animal bonds will enjoy Born Free: A Lioness of Two Worlds by Joy Adamson and George Page. Fans of Gerald Durrell’s My Family and Other Animals and Jane Goodall’s In the Shadow of Man will find similar heartwarming and inspirational narratives.

4.3

34,059 ratings

78%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Kenya • 1950s

Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

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