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AudibleInk - Water for Elephants: A Novel
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Manufacturer: Algonquin Books
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9781565125605
ISBN: 1565125606
Label: Algonquin Books
Manufacturer: Algonquin Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 350
Publication Date: 2007-04-09
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Studio: Algonquin Books
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As a young man, Jacob Jankowski was tossed by fate onto a rickety train that was home to the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth. It was the early part of the great Depression, and for Jacob, now ninety, the circus world he remembers was both his salvation and a living hell. A veterinary student just shy of a degree, he was put in charge of caring for the circus menagerie. It was there that he met Marlena, the beautiful equestrian star married to August, the charismatic but twisted animal trainer. And he met Rosie, an untrainable elephant who was the great gray hope for this third-rate traveling show. The bond that grew among this unlikely trio was one of love and trust, and, ultimately, it was their only hope for survival.
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Summary: Great read....
Comment: Just don't try to read too much into it. It's a fantastic idea and the ending is a bit too romantic and incredible, but it's a great book that really makes you think over human nature and love.
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Summary: Water for Elephants----MUST READ!!!
Comment: I just finished Water for Elephants and could not put it down. I won't tell you why, but please read the prologue at the beginning of the book prior to starting the book.
It was such a beautiful story. It was a subject that I never thought I would interested in but boy was I wrong! Read it...you will love it no matter what age you are!
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Summary: Wonderful read, book has sentimental value also!
Comment: Im in the military stationed overseas..It was really hard having such a long distance relationship with my boyfriend.. we tried to find things for both of us to share..we both like reading. I had found this book and we both bought it..reading it together and talking about it over the phone was so much fun. This is such an amazing story. I recommend this book to anyone!! 5 stars!
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Summary: A Great Read
Comment: A really enjoyable, fun read. It's not great literature, but there's plenty of plot intrigue and historical interest to get you hooked. This one kept me reading till 1 a.m. a few nights. A delight!
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Summary: Great book!
Comment: I & my husband both, enjoyed this book -- about how it feels to get old, while giving the inside story of how circus life was in the early 1900's.Great characters, book made me feel like I was there....
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