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The Wilderness Family: At Home with Africa's Wildlife
by
Kobie Krüger
Everyone warned Kobie Krüger that being the wife of a game warden at a remote ranger station in South Africa's largest national park would be an arduous move. The heat was unbearable, malaria would be a constant danger, her husband would have to be away for long stretches, there were no schools or nearby doctors for their three daughters, and of course the area teemed with...more
Hardcover, 400 pages
Published
May 1st 2001
by Ballantine Books
(first published 2001)
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The personal story of the wife of a park ranger in Kruger National Park in South Africa. This is actually two books that were combined and edited down into one for the American audience. Its virtually impossible to find the two original books; Mahlangeni & All Things Wild and Wonderful. If you can find them, read those instead- I feel they edited out too much in this book and added unnecessary information. Why do companies feel the need to dumb down books for the American audience? I hate th...more
Written by the wife of a game warden, The Wilderness Family is a collection of stories about living in the African wilderness. Krüger talks about her experiences, those of her husband and children, the wildlife around them, and the interactions between them all. They are mostly "happy" stories in that there are few sad endings, unlike most tales from the bush. I found the book entertaining but what bothered me was the degree of anthropomorphism the author conferred upon the animals around her; f...more
this was a simply written book by a lady who lived the events and recorded them as she felt about them at the time..Kobie Kruger and her husband Kobus were assigned to Mahlangeni ranger station in 1980 when Kobus became a park ranger in South Africa's Kruger National Park.The book is written almost as a diary recording of their days and it is interesting that even as recently as the 1980's the stereotyping of the female as being less capable.This book is about spirit and ingenuity and relying on...more
The lady I roomed with when I was on safari in Kenya brought along a copy of this to loan to me. I was a little put out having one more thing to pack in my already-too-heavy duffle while on safari, but when I got home and finally gave this book a shot...I then understood why she wanted me to read it.
I am infinitely fascinated with all things African. This book is about a park ranger in Kruger National Game Park in eastern South Africa. It's told from the perspective of his wife. The things a par...more
I am infinitely fascinated with all things African. This book is about a park ranger in Kruger National Game Park in eastern South Africa. It's told from the perspective of his wife. The things a par...more
I read this book before a trip to Africa. It was interesting to read about life in an African National Park and the encounters of the wildlife within. Working in a wildlife rehab setting, I was a little unnerved with raising a Lion, but that was a different time and place with very few resources available. Definately worth a read for anyone interested in wildlife or living in Africa.
I love reading about Africa and this family's life living in Kruger National Park was enviable to me. I loved reading about their experiences living in the game park for 17 years and hope someday my life came be as full of outdoor adeventure.
Completely transforming book. I have always wanted to go to Africa, but now I have to go. The stories were always entertaining and special. A really good book.
One of the best books I've read so far - transports one directly onto the doorstep of the African bush. Reading this book is almost like living in Africa for a while.
My brother has been in Africa a couple of times and I love hearing and reading stories about Africa. It's such a mysterious and beautiful continent and I was really excited about reading this book. While reading the book, I actually felt like being in the wilderness myself. I wished I had their life, being surrounded by the beauty of all the wildlife every single day. Especially when they adopted Leo the lion. How great is it to raise a lion cub and prepare him for the life outside. After readin...more
This is actually the best book I have ever read in my whole life. Heart breaking that it is out of print!
I loved the stories of her life with fun & dangers of living out in the Africa as well as the
This was the last book I completed in 2012 and what a delight it was! Kobie Kruger brilliantly and warmly narrates her adventures living in the African bush with her game warden husband and three daughters. The writing and pacing is flawless and it is full of amazing stories (I especially loved all of the animal encounters tales). The stories she shares will alternately make you laugh, cry, hang on to the pages for dear life, and make you want to just give Kobie a big hug. I really, really liked...more
One of my favorite books of all time!
I had never heard of Kobie Kruger but now that I have read this book I will definitely read some of her others. She writes with real wit and sentiment. Tis is a very entertaining and heart warming book about her life as a game wardens wife in Kruger National Park and about the animals she shares her home with. Leo, the lion, is the star of the book and I dare anyone not to cry when they have to give him up. If anyone thought lions were wild savage creatures they need to read this.
Excellent memoir of a South African game warden family. You'll laugh and cry and long for an African experience like Kruger's. Five stars not because it's great literature but because I honestly loved sitting down to read this book!
Oct 26, 2008
Jennifer
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Everyone.....great family read-aloud
Recommended to Jennifer by:
Carrie
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familyread-alouds
One of the all-time greats for family read-alouds. Fun, funny, real, fascinating, educational, and lovely! The words felt good to read and we all want to emulate these amazing people!
totally took me back to Africa. Such an adventure filled life...she describes it so well with such compasion.
Jul 20, 2008
Valerie
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Ian
Recommended to Valerie by:
Free Copy
Shelves:
africa,
for-the-boys
Sometimes it is better not to worry about the generator. Also don't get bitten by lions.
This is such a great book. Read it, you won't regret it.
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