Friendship comes in all shapes and sizes. Kim Tomsic and Hadley Hooper's book tells us the true story of an extraordinary and unexpected relationship.
Lawrence, Francoise, and their dog Max, live in a farmhouse on 11,000 acres of African bush, savanna, and forest called Thula Thula. They protect rhinos, impalas, cape buffalo, zebras and even crocodiles. When a friend calls and asks the couple to take in seven disobedient elephants, they agree without hesitation.
Lawrence learns quickly how aggressive, dangerous and destructive the herd can be. There are daily repairs to the property, as well as excursions beyond the savanna to search for and collect the runaway elephants. Lawrence and Francoise do not give up on their new guests, and through gentle persuasion, the group eventually settles in.
I can't give too much away except to say that the elephants are happy, and devoted. In a touching moment at the end we see how kindness given comes back to us greater and more fulfilling than it began.
A touching book, to be sure.
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