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The Elephants and I
 
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Parameters of Category: Book
Sub-title: Pursuing a Dream in Troubled Zimbabwe
Author: Sharon Pincott
ISBN:
EAN 13: 978-1-77009-649-3
Size (mm): 235mm x 155mm
Pages: 296
Format: Paperback
Colour: Full Colour
Rights: World
   



 
 
Summary

An unplanned visit to South Africa’s Kruger National Park changed Sharon Pincott’s life as she knew it. She was a high-flying Information Technology specialist Down Under, but now she dreamed of working with Africa’s wildlife. Eventually, she abandoned her life of privilege and luxury and moved to Zimbabwe - a country in turmoil - to live and work among elephants on land bordering Hwange National Park. It was a startling contrast to her former life. In time, Sharon formed extraordinary relationships with wild elephants, having learned to know them intimately. She treasured escapades with friends, both human and animal, in spectacular remote places.     

But, as she soon discovered first-hand, the beauty and wonder of wild Zimbabwe had a dark foreboding side. Snaring of wildlife was rife, and when land invaders claimed the area where Sharon’s elephant friends roamed, she went into battle for their land and their lives – while fighting for her own wellbeing, in her homeland of choice. This is an inspirational true story filled with unrivalled splendour, joy and hope – but sure enough in today’s Zimbabwe, this precious beauty is frequently shattered by heartbreaking despair.

 “Sharon Pincott has written a memoir worthy of her elephant friends. A very moving story.” – Gareth Patterson, international best-selling author of Last of the Free

“Sharon Pincott is the Joy Adamson of Zimbabwe. It takes a very special person to battle the loneliness and isolation of the African bush. Sharon’s passionate commitment to the Presidential Elephants – in the face of soaring political tensions … – is contagious. We salute her courage and dedication.”
– Wilf Mbanga, Editor, The Zimbabwean


 
 
 

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