Goodreads asked Caitlin O'Connell:

Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?

Caitlin O'Connell While investigating the ivory trade in China in 2000, I was struck by how much illegal ivory was entering the country from Africa. I was also saddened by the booming illegal wildlife trade that paralleled the burgeoning middle class in China at the time. I was also extremely impressed with Chinese nationals that were trying to make a difference in a sometimes seemingly hopeless situation. WHITE GOLD was inspired by that experience and I hope that the story inspires the message that any one person can make a difference in the elephant crisis!

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