Title
The Wilderness Family: At Home With Africa'S Wildlife
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Everyone Warned Kobie Krger That Being The Wife Of A Game Warden At A Remote Ranger Station In South Africa'S Largest National Park Would Be An Arduous Move. The Heat Was Unbearable, Malaria Would Be A Constant Danger, Her Husband Would Have To Be Away For Long Stretches, There Were No Schools Or Nearby Doctors For Their Three Daughters, And Of Course The Area Teemed With Wild Animals. Yet For Kobie And Her Family, The Seventeen Years At South Africa'S Kruger National Park Were The Most Magical Of Their Lives. Now, In The Wilderness Family, Kobie Recounts The Enchanting Adventures And Extraordinary Encounters They Experienced In This Vast Reserve Where Wildlife Has Right Of Way.Kobie And Her Husband Kobus Were Overwhelmed By The Beauty Of The Mahlangeni Ranger Station When They Arrived With Their Little Girls In The Autumn Of 1980. Golden Sunshine Glowed In The Lush Garden Where Fruit Bats Hung In The Sausage Trees; Hippos Basked In The Glittering Waters Of The Letaba River; Storks And Herons Perched Along The Shore. Kobie Felt She Had Found Heaven On Earthuntil She Awoke That First Night To Find A Python Slithering Silently Across Her Bedroom Floor. It Was The Perfect Introduction To The Wonders And Terrors That Awaited Her.As The Krgers Settled In, They Became Accustomed To Living In The Midst Of Ravishing Splendor And Daily Surprises. A Honey Badger They Nursed Back To Health Rampaged Affectionately Through The House. Sneaky Hyenas Stole Blankets And Cook Pots. Ordinarily Placid Elephants Grew Foultempered And Violent In The Summer Heat. And One Terrible Day, The Shadow Of Tragedy Fell Across The Family When A Lion Attacked Kobus In The Bush And Nearly Killed Him.But Nothing Prepared The Krgers For The Adventure Of Raising An Orphaned Lion Cub. The Cub Was Only A Few Days Old And On The Verge Of Death When They Found Him Alone. Leo, As The Girls Promptly Named The Cub, Survived On Loads Of Love And Bottles Of Fatenriched Milk, And Soon Became An Affectionate, Rambunctious Member Of The Family. At The Heart Of The Book, Kobie Recounts The Unique Bond That Each Of The Krgers Forged With Leo And Their Sometimes Hilarious Endeavor To Teach Him To Become A Real Lion And Live With His Own Kind In The Wild.Writing With Deep Affection And Luminous Prose, Kobie Krger Captures Here The Mystery Of Untamed Africaits Fathomless Skies, Soulful Landscapes, And Most Of All, Its Astonishing Array Of Animals. By Turns Funny Andheartbreaking, Engaging And Suspenseful, The Wilderness Family Is An Unforgettable Memoir Of A Woman, Her Family, And The Amazing Game Reserve They Called Home For Seventeen Incredible Years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Wilderness Family'? A: 'The Wilderness Family' primarily explores the theme of family life in the wild, depicting the Krüger family's experiences living in Africa's Kruger National Park and their unique relationship with wildlife.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Wilderness Family'? A: The author of 'The Wilderness Family' is Kobie Krüger, who shares her firsthand experiences of living as the wife of a game warden in a remote ranger station.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Wilderness Family' have? A: 'The Wilderness Family' contains 400 pages, providing an in-depth look at the Krüger family's adventures in the national park.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: 'The Wilderness Family' is available in hardcover format, which adds durability and a classic feel to the book.
- Q: When was 'The Wilderness Family' published? A: 'The Wilderness Family' was published on May 1, 2001, making it a memoir that reflects experiences from the late 20th century.
- Q: Is 'The Wilderness Family' suitable for all ages? A: While 'The Wilderness Family' can be enjoyed by a wide audience, it contains themes of wildlife encounters and family challenges that may resonate more with older children and adults.
- Q: What type of wildlife is featured in 'The Wilderness Family'? A: 'The Wilderness Family' features a variety of wildlife, including lions, elephants, hippos, and more, highlighting the unique interactions the Krüger family had with these animals.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or photographs? A: The book primarily focuses on text and storytelling. It does not prominently feature illustrations or photographs but vividly describes the wildlife and scenery.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of Kobie Krüger? A: Readers can expect a writing style that is engaging, humorous, and heartfelt, capturing the beauty and challenges of life in the wild with vivid prose.
- Q: Is there a specific audience that would enjoy 'The Wilderness Family'? A: The book appeals to nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, and readers interested in memoirs about family life and the challenges of living in remote environments.