My Husband & Other Animals

by Janaki Lenin

How was this transformation possible? I had realized along the way that saying ‘yes’ to every opportunity was like opening a door to a possibility – adventure. I learned that when I jumped all the way in, I was accepting the wild, untamed reality Rom loved so much. I also learned that there was always plenty of time later to wallow in one’s comfort zone, but this moment, when an option presents itself, may never come again . . . so grab it.

Jim Corbett’s books left a lasting impression on many people who love wildlife.

Kenneth Anderson mentioned as an influence as well.

Enid Blyton. Her non-fiction books on the English countryside were my unlikel...

Gerald Durrell. I read and re-read his books,

the staff went out into the surrounding villages to eye-shine for crocs (since crocs’ eyes reflect torchlight at night, this is the standard method of finding them),

known could play with such stamina, agility

Dictionary of the Economic Products of India, Sir Joseph D. Hooker

Richard Wrangham’s book, Catching Fire: How Cooking Made Us Human.