Alex Lasker's Novel, The Memory of an Elephant

Sue S: Lovely story that I read while visiting South Africa. After seeing elephants in the wild I can picture these events happening.

United States on Sep 16, 2023

AZSusan: I recommend this to anyone with a soul.
I love all the characters and the events in Ishi’s life are told with the care anyone would have approaching any other fine relic.

United States on Sep 11, 2023

Karen Encelewski: A true story that reads like a novel, full of surprises and information. Lawrence Anthony, an African conservationist, risked his life over and over again, building bonds with an 7 member elephant herd. He then accomplished his goal of setting them free, although on their own, the elephants, led by their matriarch, would come to visit. The ending was very touching.

United States on Aug 30, 2023

Leonarda Yava-Leyva: Such a good read, I had a hard time setting this book down. I have always believed that animals all have emotions and stories of their own. This comes from my native background I am sure, where we are told stories about other beings of the Great Creator. I absolutely recommend this book.

United States on Aug 23, 2023

Bonnie J. Clark: I I have been an elephant lover for so many years. I love going to the zoo or the wildlife parks to see these most beautiful creatures. I love them so much, that I’ve even surrounded myself with them in my home… Not the real thing obviously, but beautiful pieces of sculptures, wood carvings, pictures, pillows, etc.

This is the story of Ishi whose mother and clan are murdered by African poachers for their ivory tusks. Ishi survived his first few years because he is rescued by a family who have a wild animal rescue farm in Kenya.

This novel, much to my surprise, was so very heartwarming and endearing that I am so glad I read it. It made me smile, it made me cry. What a surprise ending to the book. We knew Ishi would have to died as the novel spans over 50 years of Ishi life and those of his friend ( both animal and human). But it was most pleasantly told.

Kudos to Alex Lasker.

United States on Aug 07, 2023

Amazon Customer: Absolutely lovely book!
Having lived in Africa, observed elephants this almost brought tears to my eyes!
First observed family of elephants in late 90’s on the Zamezi river, and this brings me back to those days

Canada on Jun 17, 2023

Mary tellett: This was my all time favourite book in many years. I have purchased it three times. One audio (beautifully narrrated) , one gift and one hard copy for my library. This book touched me deeply and it’s usually within my reach because sometimes I just want to read a chapter of two again.
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Canada on Jun 16, 2023

Patrizia Leone: One of the most moving books I have read in my life. Highly recommended to animal and elephant lovers like myself.

Italy on May 19, 2023

Simone Frotten: Such an amazing story! I would recommend it to anyone who loves animals. Simply could not put it down!!
Thank you!

Canada on Apr 09, 2023

Plentynine: One of the most touching books I’ve ever read and should be a must read for all.
It’s very interesting to read it from an Elephants perspective. It really makes you think.
Lately I’ve been fascinated with Elephants and following a few groups. One being Sheldrick Trust.

Well done!

Canada on Jan 08, 2023