In the vein of Jane Goodall and Dian Fossey, Malby-Anthony is writing about her experiences with preservation of wildlife in Africa, specifically South Africa. The book talks about the problems they have had with government regulations, the ever common poacher problems and security, raising money, and issues brought on by Covid and the lack of travel. 

Malby-Anthony has a positive and optimistic outlook on an initiative that is always fighting to stay afloat, combat poachers, and deal with government policies. Malby-Anthony’s love for the animals and desire to ensure the best possible outcomes for all animals is very clear. Her suggestions for considering your own actions and the effect it has on any animal you come into contact with is important on for us all to think about. It brough to mind the camels available to ride in Cairo, or the Dolphin swims in the Caribbean. 

The issues of preservation and the need for assistance is a central aspect of this book and an ever-important consideration for our world going forward. 

These sorts of books are important for us to read and be aware of what goes on in our world, the very reason I chose to read this one. However, in my opinion this book was a tribute to specific financial contributors to the Private Game Reserve, as well as a self congratulations to all the financial supports and those working on the game reserve who helped the neighbouring communities’ weather Covid. While these aspects are important to the preserve and I appreciate them, it come across as attempts to promote certain contributors. 

As for the narration, Roshina Ratnam had a lovely voice and it was a pleasure to listen to her. 

Would I recommend this book? YES, it is a book about conservation and the importance of people like Malby-Anthony. However, there would be a warning to ignore the advertising and self promotion aspects. I would also go back and read her last books An Elephant in My Kitchen, and her husband Lawrence Anthony’s book The Elelphant Whisperer. As far as visiting Thula Thula, yes!! I want to go there someday. 

Thank you @netgalley and @macmillanaudio for the opportunity to read and review this book.