Born Free: A Lioness of Two Worlds

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Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 599.757 EAN: 9780375714382 ISBN: 0375714383 Label: Pantheon Manufacturer: Pantheon Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 224 Publication Date: 2000-05-16 Publisher: Pantheon Release Date: 2000-05-16 Studio: Pantheon
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Editorial Reviews: There have been many accounts of the return to the wild of tame animals, but since its original publication in 1960, when the New York Times hailed it as a "fascinating and remarkable book," Born Free has stood alone in its power to move us. Joy Adamson's story of a lion cub in transition between the captivity in which she is raised and the fearsome wild to which she is returned captures the abilities of both humans and animals to cross the seemingly unbridgeable gap between their radically different worlds. Especially now, at a time when the sanctity of the wild and its inhabitants is increasingly threatened by human development and natural disaster, Adamson's remarkable tale is an idyll, and a model, to return to again and again. Illustrated with the same beautiful, evocative photographs that first enchanted the world forty years ago and updated with a new introduction by George Page, former host and executive editor of the PBS series Nature and author of Inside the Animal Mind, this anniversary edition introduces to a new generation one of the most heartwarming associations between man and animal.
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: What a GREAT true animal story !!! Comment: I'm a twelve year old boy who loves animals. My mom gave this book to me and told me that I would love it. She was right. The Adamsons raised this lion cub named Elsa as a pet and then had to release her later into the wild. They tell what they had to do with her before they could release her. Elsa is so heartwarming and the pictures in the book are neat. The relationship that the Adamsons had with Elsa was unbelievable. I would find it hard to believe that someone would NOT like this book. I would recommend it to anyone, any age. I am getting ready to start the next two books by the Adamsons about Elsa. Customer Rating: Summary: Born Free Book Reveiw Comment: Born Free Joy Adamson 1960 ISBN: 0-375-71438-3 196 pages When Elsa's natural instincts soften, reality becomes harder and harder to face. After a young lioness has been raised and transformed from fierce predator to loving house cat by her owner Joy, the thought of releasing Elsa into the wild seems to be the greatest challenge the two have had to face. Born Free is a true story about a woman ,Joy, and a lioness ,Elsa. Joy's husband was a game warden in Africa, so the two went on many safaris together. During one of these safaris, they find three orphaned lion cubs and decide to raise and take care of them during their cub life. The day finally arrives when the cubs are to be shipped to a European zoo, and Joy just cannot part with the smallest cub, Elsa. Elsa stays with the two of them and becomes part of the family for many months. Between all of the fun and suspense, the truth of the matter finally reveals itself. Elsa, though removed of all the natural instincts she needs to survive, must soon be permanently released into the wild. Filled with laughter and excitement, Born Free is a terrific bittersweet adventure, giving people the ability to learn about a miraculous breakthrough in human and animal interaction. This book is a timeless classic that you can read again and again. By: Amy Schmidt Customer Rating: Summary: THE CLASSIC TRUE LIFE ADVENTURE Comment: Animals have always been a favorite topic of mine, but as a young person who just happened to find a copy of this book some 39 years ago, with the cover torn off, I consider it one of the great discoveries of my life. It was summertime, and I was headed to the 7th grade. I wasn't much of a reader until that momentous day. The story of Elsa and the Adamsons totally transported me to another place, and many wondrous adventures in Africa. Due much to this book, I now am a voracious reader. The story is heartwarming, and is the reason I insisted my 7th grade son read it for his current book report. Whether you're 9 or 99, Elsa's antics and her loving bond with Joy and George will capture your heart. I guarantee it. And with Africa's Lion population dwindling to probably less than 30,000 today, I can't think of a more timely book, in honour of conserving their remaining habitat. Especially when one considers that Africa had over 100,000 Lions when I first read it. Customer Rating: Summary: Born Free Comment: This book touched my heart, to actually realize how one woman could bome so close to animals that we look at and call beasts. The compassion that one woman had is enough to change they way you may think about how we live. And once you read this book, dont forget that it is a true story. After seeing what Joyce had done wither her love for animals, any dream can come true. Customer Rating: Summary: Great Stroy for all ages Comment: This book is one of my favorites. This book tells you the story of a bond between a hunan and a lioness. This is a great book because it shows you a different side of wild animals and the way they live. When you read it, you will get the excitement as if you are along on the safari with them! More Reviews