Sitting with Elephants : lessons in humility from the African bush /
'Sitting with Elephants" is a heartfelt memoir that follows a middle-aged American professor and his wife as they trade suburban life for a remote bush home in South Africa. What begins as a spontaneous decision becomes a life-changing experiences-- one shaped by lions at the backdoor, bab...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Tuscaloosa :
University of Alabama Press,
[2026].
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| Edition: | Second edition, enhanced and expanded. |
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| Summary: | 'Sitting with Elephants" is a heartfelt memoir that follows a middle-aged American professor and his wife as they trade suburban life for a remote bush home in South Africa. What begins as a spontaneous decision becomes a life-changing experiences-- one shaped by lions at the backdoor, baboons in the rafters, and above all, a herd of elephants who frequent their yard like neighbors. Told through a series of emails to their adult children and brought to life by vivid illustrations from Abbey Ndlovu, Ronald Dulek's narrative explores the profound lessons nature teaches: patience, humility, and deep respect for the wild. As the couple learns to communicate with elephants and navigate the rhythms of bush life, they also reflect on the unexpected beauty of slowing down and embracing the unknown. Blending lighthearted anecdotes with moments of quiet insight, 'Sitting with Elephants' invites readers into a story of transformation -- both personal and environmental. This second edition includes expanded content with new stories and reflections, offering a deeper look into the couple's unforgettable time in the African bush. |
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| Physical Description: | xvi, 226 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| ISBN: | 9780817362379 0817362371 |