Comments on things mean a lot: Last Chance to See by Douglas Adams and Mark Carwa...

Thanks for the link, Heather! I'll include it in m...

2008-06-05T14:31:04.041+01:00

Thanks for the link, Heather! I'll include it in my post :)

Hi Nymeth - I did read this (like I posted that I ...

2008-06-04T15:50:03.570+01:00

Hi Nymeth - I did read this (like I posted that I would, above) and I loved it! Here's a link to my review in case you're interested. ;)

Terry Rose: Sorry :P Madeleine: For some reason, t...

2008-05-25T20:28:37.998+01:00

Terry Rose: Sorry :P

Madeleine: For some reason, the mail has been incredibly slow lately. I'm still waiting for two bookmooch books that were sent to me in mid-April (one from Canada and one from the US). I'll let you know as soon as it arrives, though!

Hi Nymeth :)I haven't read this book but will add ...

2008-05-25T18:15:11.974+01:00

Hi Nymeth :)

I haven't read this book but will add it to my TBR list. Also stoped by to say hi :)

Nat received her boooks last week, I am a little worried about yours, let me know when you do receive it,I ll send you Monkey House soon.

Have a nice week ahead of you
Sylvie

Nymeth,Bad reply. You were suppose to say, "your ...

2008-05-25T04:44:31.661+01:00

Nymeth,

Bad reply. You were suppose to say, "your right Teddy, way too depressing for you." But no, you had to go and force me to add it to my TBR! LOL!

Raych: It is awesome! Considering that you like bo...

2008-05-24T21:25:05.977+01:00

Raych: It is awesome! Considering that you like both Douglas Adams and animals, it's safe to say you'll love it.

Debi: Do get it! And no, I'm not saying this to get points in the Blame Game :P I really think it's a Debi-Household book. Thanks for the recommendations! I'm going to look for them.

Melody: It was for me too.

Jeane: Yup, I do think it's your sort of book! Komodo dragons are in a difficult situation not so much because there are very few of them at the moment (though there aren't many either), but because their habitat is so limited. It's just komodo and one neighbouring island, and that means that everything that threatens their ecosystem threatens them too.

Heather Johnson: Yes, it'd fit Darla's challenge. I hope you enjoy it if you do decide to pick it up :)

Mariel: I can definitely see how this book could have that sort of impact on someone. And yes, I would love some more recommendations :)

JP: Yeah, self-righteousness is always the wrong approach. Thankfully this book avoids it completely!

Becca: Unfortunately this is all there when it comes to non-fiction by him...but it's a great one. I wish he had been able to write more :(

Stephanie, I really think you'd enjoy this one!

Ken: I'll really have to look for the Owens' books. As for travel books, I discovered that Michael Palin's existed through another blogger very recently - but I didn't know he had them available on his website! Thanks for letting me know :)

Susan: Love and respect, awe and wonder...that's exactly right. I really think you'll like this one!

Kristi: I hope you enjoy it :)

Teddy Rose: The book was actually much less depressing than I thought a book about critically endangered species could ever be. Douglas Adams' humour helps, but the main thing is that throughout the book you're introduced to a number of passionate and determined people who are out there doing all they can to make a difference. It's hopeful and inspiring.

Rhinoa: Bats are cool, yes :P It's such a good book...and Douglas Adams really is missed.

I like the quote "I thought, maybe it’s not that t...

2008-05-24T09:58:56.602+01:00

I like the quote "I thought, maybe it’s not that they have yet to learn a language, it is that we have lost one" about the gorillas. Also the comment about the cats made me laugh. I love bats, long may they live! I am really sad to see the others decreased or disappeared even. Sounds like an interesting book and it is nice to read someone's words who is sadly missed.

Awesome review! This sounds really good, but I ge...

2008-05-24T05:45:58.167+01:00

Awesome review! This sounds really good, but I get so discouraged and depressed with this issue. I love our fellow living creatures so much, I am even vegan because of this. I just feel so helpless about being able to do more to help them.

Great review. This sounds great and just right for...

2008-05-24T03:17:27.574+01:00

Great review. This sounds great and just right for the science challenge I'm working on. Thanks for bringing it to my attention ;>).

Cypress. They lived on Cypress! I finally rememb...

2008-05-23T22:18:30.458+01:00

Cypress. They lived on Cypress! I finally remembered!!

I grew up reading Gerald Durrell's (brother of the...

2008-05-23T22:17:45.183+01:00

I grew up reading Gerald Durrell's (brother of the more famous Lawrence Durrell) books about their life on an island in the Mediterranean, and all the animals he brought home. He became a naturalist or zoologist, I think. anyway, reading your review of Douglas Adam's adventures sound like there is the similar sense of love and respect for the animals, and awe and wonder. And, as you say, a chance to know Douglas Adams again. I'll be picking this one up! Thanks for reviewing it!!

Yeah....I may have to have this one myself. Sound...

2008-05-23T15:46:29.742+01:00

Yeah....I may have to have this one myself. Sounds fantastic. Boy, you are such a reading machine!!

What a great idea for a book. I've read so much by...

2008-05-23T14:52:32.971+01:00

What a great idea for a book. I've read so much by Douglas Adams, but I never heard of this book. I guess I was always so focused on his fiction books that I never thought to look into his other writing. I'm adding this one to my TBR list. Thanks!

this looks like a really refreshing take on this k...

2008-05-23T14:47:37.226+01:00

this looks like a really refreshing take on this kind of thing. i could watch a nature program, but i definitely couldn't read a book with all that self-rightious sympathy stuff!

so its good to hear what this is like. very cool.

Ah, this has been one of my favourite nature books...

2008-05-23T10:49:53.450+01:00

Ah, this has been one of my favourite nature books since I first read it over ten years ago! It is nice getting a real insight into an author's life and personality, especially when its so different to what we see in their work. Mark Cawardine is a fabulous nature writer, and it was this book that actually introduced me to the wonderful Douglas Adams in the first place! I'm a zoologist of sorts, so this book really struck a nerve with me at an age when I was deciding what to do with my life. One of many that probably lead me where I am now! Glad you enjoyed it and if you want any recommendations of other nature conservation related books, just ask..I have many!!

this sounds like a must-read ... thanks so much! ...

2008-05-23T05:04:41.255+01:00

this sounds like a must-read ... thanks so much! and since i'm choosing to read it after seeing your review, it's perfect for this challenge.

This book sounds exactly like what I love to read!...

2008-05-23T01:49:48.109+01:00

This book sounds exactly like what I love to read! I didn't know komodo dragons were endangered. I appreciated you relating how the animals are doing now compared to when he took his trip. This is definitely going on the top of my TBR!

Sounds interesting! I'm sure it'll be an eye-opene...

2008-05-23T00:56:56.705+01:00

Sounds interesting! I'm sure it'll be an eye-opener to me.

O.K., I am definitely getting this one! I read Gor...

2008-05-23T00:46:21.733+01:00

O.K., I am definitely getting this one! I read Gorillas in the Mist a looooong time ago...I thought it was excellent at the time, but honestly don't remember much more than the basic story. Another book you might enjoy is The Eye of the Elephant, by Mark and Delia Owens (who also wrote Cry of the Kalahari). I loved both of those books very much! The Eye of the Elephant is about their efforts to help stop elephant poaching, helping people make it more worthwhile to save the elephants rather than kill them. Anyway, thanks for the wonderful review, Nymeth! (I have a feeling this one will be making it to my house more sooner than later.)

This looks awesome. I love Douglas Adams, and any...

2008-05-22T23:19:59.309+01:00

This looks awesome. I love Douglas Adams, and anything to do with animals makes me unabashadly giddy.