West with Giraffes: A Novel by Lynda Rutledge (English) Hardcover Book

Description: West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge An emotional, rousing novel inspired by the incredible true story of two giraffes who made headlines and won the hearts of Depression-era America."Few true friends have I known and two were giraffes…"Woodrow Wilson Nickel, age 105, feels his life ebbing away. But when he learns giraffes are going extinct, he finds himself recalling the unforgettable experience he cannot take to his grave.Its 1938. The Great Depression lingers. Hitler is threatening Europe, and world-weary Americans long for wonder. They find it in two giraffes who miraculously survive a hurricane while crossing the Atlantic. What follows is a twelve-day road trip in a custom truck to deliver Southern Californias first giraffes to the San Diego Zoo. Behind the wheel is the young Dust Bowl rowdy Woodrow. Inspired by true events, the tale weaves real-life figures with fictional ones, including the worlds first female zoo director, a crusty old man with a past, a young female photographer with a secret, and assorted reprobates as spotty as the giraffes.Part adventure, part historical saga, and part coming-of-age love story, West with Giraffes explores what it means to be changed by the grace of animals, the kindness of strangers, the passing of time, and a story told before its too late. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Lynda Rutledge, a lifelong animal lover, has had the joy of petting baby rhinos, snorkeling with endangered turtles, and strolling with a tower of giraffes in her eclectic freelance career writing nonfiction for well-known publications and organizations while winning awards and residencies for her fiction. Her debut novel, Faith Bass Darlings Last Garage Sale, was the winner of the 2013 Writers League of Texas Book Award. It was adapted into the 2018 French film La dernière folie de Claire Darling starring Catherine Deneuve. Lynda, her husband, and their resident dog live outside Austin, Texas. For more information Review A Texas Center for the Book Great Read Selection"A delightful read." —The New York Times Book Review"West with Giraffes is truly a fun read…I [cant] imagine a reading list that would not contain Lynda Rutledges astonishing novel." —Old Naples News"Every year I find at least one book that soars above all the others. This year West With Giraffes is that book." —Florida Times Union"A flawless novel." —Austin American-Statesman"A perfect balance between history and fiction." —POPSUGAR"[A] larger-than-life story about the power of both animal magnetism and human connection…witty, charming, and heartwarming." —Booklist Details ISBN154202174X Author Lynda Rutledge Short Title West with Giraffes Publisher Amazon Publishing Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 154202174X ISBN-13 9781542021746 Format Hardcover Imprint Lake Union Publishing Subtitle A Novel Publication Date 2021-02-01 Pages 372 DEWEY 813.6 UK Release Date 2021-02-01 Place of Publication Seattle Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2021-02-01 NZ Release Date 2021-02-01 US Release Date 2021-02-01 Alternative 9781713551126 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131327084;

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