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A couple's journey into the wilds of the Kalahari--waking up suddenly to find lions in one's camp; nearly running out of gas, when doing so would mean imminent death; and returning to the "civilized" world only to find that normal everyday speech had atrophied--leaving the couple to feel incredibly overwrought---are just some of the "good times" in this book.
No rating - non-fiction.Thanks to Jonathan Ball Publishers for gifting me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.Cry of the Kalahari follows the true story of Mark and Delia Owens, a married American couple who came to Africa to study the wildlife in the Kalahari. Once they arrive, they face many obstacles, but also have incredible experiences and learn a lot about how animals have adapted to this harsh environment.I’ll start off by saying that, as someone
This book takes you into the Kalahari with the authors. I know I could not have done it, but loved being taken on their incredible adventure. I grew up watching Born Free and Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom. I usually closed my eyes for the tough parts and there were some sections of the book I had to flip through as well. But it is an in-depth view into the wild that I loved.