Born Free: A Lioness of Two Worlds (Story of Elsa, #1)
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2000
224
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Kenya • 1950s
2000
Adult
9-12 years
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.
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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.
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.
34,059 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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224
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Kenya • 1950s
2000
Adult
9-12 years
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