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Cry of the Kalahari
- Narrated by: Donna Postel, Sean Runnette
- Length: 14 hrs and 23 mins
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Publisher's Summary
The incredible memoir by international bestselling author of Where The Crawdads Sing, Delia Owens and her then partner Mark Owens', charting their time researching wildlife in the Kalahari Desert.
Carrying little more than a change of clothes and a pair of binoculars, two young Americans, Mark and Delia Owens, caught a plane to Africa, bought a thirdhand Land Rover, and drove deep into the Kalahari Desert. There they lived for seven years, in an unexplored area with no roads, no people, and no source of water for thousands of square miles. In this vast wilderness the Owenses began their zoology research, working along animals that had never before been exposed to humans.
An international bestseller on original release, Cry of the Kalahari is the story of the Owenses's life with lions, brown hyenas, jackals, giraffes, and the many other creatures they came to know. It is also a gripping account of how they survived the dangers of living in one of the last and largest pristine areas on Earth.
Critic Reviews
"A remarkable story beautifully told.... Among such classics as Goodall's In the Shadow of Man and Fossey's Gorillas in the Mist." (Chicago Tribune)
"One of the best testimonials to the perseverance, idealism and general spunk of passionate animal students." (Washington Post)
"For anyone interested in animals or in real life adventure, this book is a must." (Jane Goodall)
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- Diane Harriman
- 23-11-2021
loved your book
thank you for this marvellous insight into the heart of the Kalahari. it is inspiring
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- Alan Daley
- 11-09-2022
Lost in the abundant desert
Narrators Sean and (superstar) Donna took me on an absorbing journey into Delia and Mark Owens' extraordinary experience of the Kalahari. Strongest in the Patches* talking about their fascination with brown hyenas, lions, hornbills, gemboks, and the dynamic Kalahari, D&M paint a vivid picture of true wilderness and unabashed curiosity. What an inspiration!
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- Anonymous User
- 02-03-2023
Essential reading for the Botswana Govt
Beautifully written and read, powerfully evocative, and heartbreakingly sad. I hope we evolve to a species in which most of us care about and act to protect this magnificent wildlife before many of them become extinct or are reduced to exhibits in zoos. Amazing effort by an inspiring couple.
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- Jen
- 06-10-2022
Loved it!
I felt like I got to know the 4 legged, friends & the feathered ones and of course Delia & Mark so well! There were times that must have been so tough for them. Beautifully written! Thank you ❤️
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- Trisha Mack
- 13-11-2023
Fascinating Insights on Kalahari Wildlife/Environs
For the sake of our planet and her animals (and impacts on humanity), still so well worth a listen. Love that the audio is provided by the couple who lived it. Nature is presented here in all of her glory and harshnes, alongside the extreme effects of human interference on wildlife over a few short years. A must -listen for those who care about the world we share, and not just with other humans.
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- Ruth Lilian Spearing
- 01-02-2024
Cry of the Kalahari
Fascinating book written by 2 amazing people during their time in a Botswana wild life reserve . One of the best. Great listen .
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- Anonymous User
- 31-10-2021
Transportive
Delia and Mark are clearly earth warriors. They see the intricacies of their environment and the reader benefits. I was transported to the wild plains of Africa. I could feel the heat and hear the rhythmic sounds of the Kalahari nights. Such a pleasure to be taken on this journey!
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- Anonymous User
- 13-08-2022
The Kalahari
This is a stunning and insightful look into the wild life and wilderness of the Kalahari... poignant and at times times so very sad everyone should read this book and take note... as humans we are destroying everything that makes out planet so special... thank to Delia and Mark Owens for sharing their knowledge and love of the desert ...
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- Anonymous User
- 27-08-2022
Cry of the Kalahari books one and two
An absolutely riveting and amazing read.thoroughly enjoyed every minute even though at times very sad .
It must have been so hard for them not to interfere and just observe. Beautifully written.
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