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Part of the Pride: My Life Among the Big Cats of Africa
About a year ago, film started to circulate on YouTube® of a remarkable man named Kevin Richardson, an animal custodian in a South African animal park. The film showed Richardson in his day-to-day work, looking some of the world's most dangerous animals directly in the eye, crouching down at their level, playing with them and, sometimes, even kissing them on the nose--all...more
Hardcover, 256 pages
Published
September 1st 2009
by St. Martin's Press
(first published January 1st 2009)
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This is an AMAZING book!!! Kevin Richardson is definitely my new hero/role model. I read this book because I want to work with big cats when I am older, and when I heard of him I just /had/ to read his book. Kevin is really humble about what he can do, and seems like a really nice person. I am really jealous of him, and wish I had the money to go to Kingdom of the White Lion and volunteer or something. The book was REALLY interesting, and I couldn't put it down. I finished it really quickly. I h...more
This is an adequately written book with an extraordinary subject matter (to the animal enthusiasts that is). I may have been exceptionally keen on this because of my recent travel to Africa and many encounters with lions but this author is someone that I would love to meet. The work he has done with lions, as well as several other species of wild animals, is something people will spend their lifetimes trying to do. He has an incredible relationship with these animals and it is he who I trust mos...more
About a year ago, film started to circulate on YouTube® of a remarkable man named Kevin Richardson, an animal custodian in a South African animal park. The film showed Richardson in his day-to-day work, looking some of the world's most dangerous animals directly in the eye, crouching down at their level, playing with them and, sometimes, even kissing them on the nose--all without ever being attacked or injured. The films’ popularity skyrocketed and Richardson became an international sensation. I...more
In this book I headed off to my favourite country South Africa for my Around the World in 52 Books Challenge and what an adventure it was! Lions, hyenas and jaguars oh my!
A few years ago I watched a short documentary called Dangerous Companions about Kevin Richardson and his friends (lions, hyenas, giraffes etc.) I like many other people was amazed by the connection he had with them and every time I see a lion special on I think of him. So it was much to my surprise that while looking for anothe...more
A few years ago I watched a short documentary called Dangerous Companions about Kevin Richardson and his friends (lions, hyenas, giraffes etc.) I like many other people was amazed by the connection he had with them and every time I see a lion special on I think of him. So it was much to my surprise that while looking for anothe...more
In October 2011, I visited Lion Park where this story takes place. Kevin is remarkable, but I learned that people can develop relationships with all types of animals if they respect and try to understand them. I fell in love with the lion and hyena cubs and walked with the cheetahs. And I learned how endangered these great animals are now in Africa and how much they need our help and support.
I loved this, although it ain't exactly literature. Fabulous subject.
The relationship the author develops with these 'dangerous' predators is unique,
but probably shouldn't be. We have much yet to learn about respecting and
communicating with other species. We are alike in more ways than we are different.
I think that is the essence of this biography. Beautiful beautiful pictures. They
alone are worth the trip to the library.
The relationship the author develops with these 'dangerous' predators is unique,
but probably shouldn't be. We have much yet to learn about respecting and
communicating with other species. We are alike in more ways than we are different.
I think that is the essence of this biography. Beautiful beautiful pictures. They
alone are worth the trip to the library.
The book is pretty monotonous and not well written. I guess I can't expect much since Kevin RIchardson is not a writer, but still it was kind of disappointing. I love his way of interaction with animals, I learnt a lot from the book not only about animals but also about wild vs captive animals and some of the misconceptions on this issue. However, I didn't like Kevin's opinion about lions kept so that rich people can go and boost their ego hunting and killing them. Liked the book, but it wasn't...more
I tend to agree with Cory on this one. A fantastic subject but a monotonous read, and very repetitive. For all his comments that he doesn't consider himself unique- a lion whisperer- Kevin Richardson actually seems vert impressed with himself and what he does. I found the book a bit self indulgent. Disappointing because the lions are amazing. I shouldn't judge I suppose, if this was my life I would pinch myself every day how lucky I was too.
I was sort of disappointed in this. What should have been a fascinating and delightful book ended up being kind of monotonous. He has an unconventional way of relating to lions. I get that. I don't need to be told that every other paragraph. It started to seem like he was defending himself against charges that I knew nothing about.
Amazing and educational this book is one of the few nonfictions I've read cover to cover. I love animals and learning about them and this book held my interest the entire time. You really get to know Kevin from his childhood to who he is today. You also grow to love his animals the way he does. And the picures are pretty cool too!
It wasn't super captivating or anything but overall it was still very interesting. Because I care about the work Kevin does and believe in it, I would recommend this for people purely on the basis on learning about this wonderful man and the work he does!!
This is a 3.5 star rating..... ah the hell with it, I'll give it a 4
This is a 3.5 star rating..... ah the hell with it, I'll give it a 4
Nov 29, 2011
Sawatuliza
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he's so amazing...... singa terknl dgn garangnya dan golongan predator yang paling digeruni... tapi dia membuatkan segalanya mnjd lebih mudah, membuka mata bhwa predator ini msh boleh dibuat kwn disebalik kehebtn mnjd lwn...dia menganggap mereka adalah ahli keluarganya....
A nice read though redundant at times. Normally I don't like photos in memoirs but the few photo sheets in the book were a nice addition. Overall, it's worth getting from the library but you might be disappointed if you pay for it.
Amazing man with amazing relationships with animals, but I don't know that I'd want to follow his methods - not sure I'm prepared to be mauled to become part of a pride. I have enough scratches already!
As a lover of animals, felines, and wild cats, I adored the picture into these wild cats and Richardson's relationship with them. I admire him a great deal, and feel like he may be the only one who might understand my crazy bond (obsession?) with my cat.
Wonderful collection of stories told by a remarkable man with an uncanny ability to relate to large carnivorous predators "up close and personal". Repetitious at times, but an enjoyable read.
a terrific read. it is so lovely to realize that other people treat animals just the way i do..like people..well you know what i mean ..like sentient beings.
humans and animals have the innate ability to communicate...respect nature and nature will return the favour
Could not put this down - favourite book. This guy is blessed, I wish I was him.
simply written but this guy's story is just extraordinary..real pleasure to read
Really interesting read. I started to test these bonding traits on my cat!
Highly recommend to anyone. Kevin is brilliant.
Truly fascinating and enlightening. This man has lived an amazing life.
Nov 05, 2011
Meriem
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a great book
I like the stories about all the amazing relationships he has with these animals, but it wasn't what I expected. He skipped around stories, and was confusing at times. The book just wanted in as much order and in a very detailed manner as one would hope. He did get in detail for some points of the book but was a little lacking. I think he could have done a lot better, but I really liked the way he talked about the realationships he had with them, that was very heart-warming
I loved reading about this amazing person, his life and his work. That said, I wish that the book had staying chronological instead of jumping around trying to cover one subject at a time. I'm sure this is a challenge when writing a book like this. I would have preferred to discover and savour Richardson's theories as he discovered them for himself.
I agree with other reviewers that this was repetitious, but it was amazing to see the innate sense the author has of how to act with animals. Crazy behavior from a safety standpoint but would be awesome to experience.
His experiences and animals are awesome.
I stopped reading it in the second chapter because I hadn't cared to read ab out his childhood, also that his work was in a Zoo. Call me shallow, but I want to read things like the books by Adamson's, or the Helfer's.
Nov 02, 2009
Tom Mueller
marked it as to-read
This comes highly recommended by Citrus County Library's very own Lee! I look forward to experiencing this book.
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