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Book Synopsis: 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.
It’s 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 California’s 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 world’s 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 it’s too late.
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Immerse yourself in the emotional and captivating tale of "West with Giraffes: A Novel." Inspired by a true story, this rousing novel is set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, offering a glimpse into a world longing for wonder and hope. Join Woodrow Wilson Nickel, a 105-year-old man as he recalls an unforgettable experience that he cannot take to his grave.
Against the backdrop of Hitler threatening Europe and the world still reeling from the effects of the Great Depression, the remarkable survival of two giraffes through a hurricane captivates the attention of weary Americans. Now, embark on a thrilling twelve-day road trip alongside the young and adventurous Dust Bowl rowdy, Woodrow, as he drives a custom truck to deliver Southern California's first giraffes to the San Diego Zoo.
Inspired by true events, "West with Giraffes" brings together real-life figures with fictional characters, including the world's first female zoo director, a mysterious young female photographer, and a cast of colorful reprobates. Encounter the magic of this mesmerizing adventure, a blend of historical saga and coming-of-age love story that explores the profound impact of animals, the generosity of strangers, the passage of time, and the power of storytelling.
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