Description
About the Author
Ralph Helfer is a well-known Hollywood animal trainer who was one of the first to use affection and kindness to train wild animals. He is the author of The Beauty of the Beasts, and he lives in Los Angeles and Kenya, where he leads safari tours.
Reviews
"Heartwarming, captivating...a beautifully true story that will make you think twice about the incredible and very real feelings of elephants, and probably the greatest love story ever told." - African Sun-Times "Once I started this incomparable story, I couldn't put it down, and I cannot get it out of my mind--nor will I ever. The message of what can be accomplished by training through affection and joy will thrill all animal lovers." - Betty White "Once in a while, a book comes along to prove that wonderful friendships can occur between the animal kingdom and mankind. Ralph Helfer has done it with Modoc." - San Antonio Express-News "A captivating tale." - Publishers Weekly "Heartwarming, captivating...a beautifully written true story that will make you think twice about the incredible and very real feelings of elephants, and probably the greatest love story ever told." - African Sun Times
Book Information
ISBN 9780060929510
Author Ralph Helfer
Format Paperback
Page Count 352
Imprint HarperPerennial
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Weight(grams) 304g
Dimensions(mm) 203mm * 135mm * 20mm