My Family and Other Animals
My Family and Other Animals
Gerald Durrell
Matt Ridley
Matt Ridley recommended this book in a "What Should I Read Next" interview.
Paul Graham
A wonderful book, though only implicitly about 'parenting.' - Paul Graham
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My Family and Other Animals

My Family and Other Animals

Gerald Durrell
By
Gerald Durrell
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In the sun-drenched embrace of Corfu, the Durrell family embarks on an extraordinary adventure far removed from the damp and dreary climes of England. "My Family and Other Animals" is Gerald Durrell's evocative and humorous recounting of his childhood on this idyllic Greek island, weaving a tapestry rich with the eccentricities of his family and the fascinating creatures they encounter. With an unerring eye for the quirky and the comical, Durrell introduces us to a world where the line between the human and the animal blurs, and life is celebrated with every breath. This enchanting tale is not just a journey into the natural beauty of Corfu, but a lively and loving testament to the peculiar charms of the Durrell family. As Gerald explores the island's fauna, his narratives are interlaced with stories of his family's unique dynamics and the hilarious predicaments they find themselves in, creating a book that is as much about the wonders of the natural world as it is about the warmth and whimsy of family life. Through his vivid descriptions and witty observations, Durrell invites the reader into a world where every day is a new discovery, and where the mundane is transformed into the magical.

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Released
1956
1 Jan
Length
273
Pages

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Matt Ridley recommended this book in a "What Should I Read Next" interview.
A wonderful book, though only implicitly about 'parenting.' - Paul Graham
I do wish you wouldn't argue with me when I'm knitting.
— Gerald Durrell, My Family and Other Animals

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