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The Adamsons were undoubtedly the most celebrated and effective champions of wildlife the world has ever known, and Elsa the lioness, the subject of Joy’s best-selling book, 'Born Free' was undouubtedly the most famous lion. The Adamsons’ public image, mediated through their books and films, was one of loving co-operation in a second Eden: the reality, as revealed in Adrian House’s fascinating double biography, was much more interesting and more volatile. Drawing on diaries, letters, unpublished drafts, the reminiscences of those who knew the Adamsons well and not least on his own experience as an editor of the Adamsons’ books for more than 30 years, Adrain House reveals the intense, complicated, passionate, exhilariting and exasperating individuals behind the myth the world was happy to accept. House writes brilliantly…Above all he does justice to the Adamsons’ astonishing joint achievement. They changed the world’s attitude not only to lions, but to all wildlife. They showed that animals besides man need love and space, have complex emotions and deserve the rights which flow from being born freeRICHARD HELLER'Sunday Express' This is no Cinderella story of high-minded naturalists achieving fame and fortune. It is engrossing…But it is also a tale of unhappy passionANTONIA FRASER, 'Mail on Sunday' A fascinating readJ.D.F. JONES, 'Financial Times' The material here on wildlife is amazing, but the human lifestyle is more amazing stillCAROLYN SEE, 'Washington Post' This book is a wonderful adventure storyANNE ROBINSON, 'Sunday Times' Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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This joint biography traces the long and turbulent travels of George and Joy from their childhoods to their fateful meeting on Christmas in 1942 to their bizarre murders years later. Using actual letters and entries from each of their diaries, Adrian House creates a picture of two complex people caught up in a difficult marriage.
Before reading this I had no idea Joy Adamson was such a disturbed woman throughout her life (it was quite before my time actually.) She was decietful, petulant, and just downright mean at times. It is amazing to me that George never divorced her!
All things considered however, both Joy and George loved animals and realized the need to conserve them in their natural habitats. Each of them were of clear and unwavering vision, as well as tremendous energy, tenacity and courage. This book is an extremely well-rounded account of both George and Joy and their turbulent lives together.
This is an exceptional read for anyone who is interested in Africa, animals, art, history, or human relationships. I highly recommend it! ( )