Soul of a lion: one woman's quest to rescue Africa's wildlife refugees
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| adam_text | CONTENTS
Foreword
7
Preface
;/
Chapter One: Expect the Unexpected
27
Chapter Two: Love and Death
5Î
Chapter Three: Babies
75
Chapter Four: Baboons in the Bed
97
Chapter Five: Growing Up in the Wild
113
Chapter Six: One Animal at a Time
131
Chapter Seven: To Err Is Human
141
Chapter Eight: Money and Change
/57
Chapter Nine: People People
167
Chapter Ten: The Smallest of Foes
181
Chapter Eleven: The Evolution of Harnas
/93
Chapter Twelve: Volunteers
209
Chapter Thirteen: Son, Brother, Husband, Father
241
Chapter Fourteen: Compassion and Community
255
Chapter Fifteen: Lifelines
269
Chapter Sixteen: The Soul of a lion
281
Acknowledgments
29/
Index
293
Soul of a Lion
PRACTICALLY EVERY picture of me as a child,
writes Barbara Bennett, shows me holding an
animal of some kind. An English professor and
wildlife lover, she spent a recent dream sabbatical
at Harnas Wildlife Foundation in Namibia, working
with big cats and other creatures. Based on her
incredible experiences, Bennett has authored this
beautiful book-part adventure, part biography of
the foundation s amazing proprietor, and part call
to action on behalf of embattled wildlife.
At the Harnas sanctuary, founder
Marieta
van
der
Merwe and her family care for some 400
rescued, injured, and orphaned animals: chee¬
tahs, leopards, lions, primates, meerkats, and
wild dogs, as well as domestic dogs and cats.
The animals come from farmers protecting their
stock, from road accidents, and from misguided
owners who try to domesticate wild pets. Harnas
runs programs to heal, release, and care for them
all. A typical day at Harnas might involve workers
sitting under a tree in the heat of the day, super¬
vising a playdate for scampering baby baboons.
Or bottle-feeding a six-month-old giraffe, whose
legs alone match the height of an adult human.
Or strolling with half-grown lions, who might play¬
fully pounce at any moment. We all hoped one
of these injuries would scar, recalls Bennett. It
would be the cocktail party story that tops all oth¬
ers. But her most magical experience—one that
will bring awe and envy to every cat lover—was
sleeping alongside beautiful
Cleo
and Pride, lulled
by their purrs and kept warm by 300 pounds of
magnificent cheetah.
The story of Harnas is about more than the ani¬
mals. We become captivated by the story of brave
Marieta,
who has accomplished much despite
tremendous hardship including the tragic deaths
of her beloved husband and son. We learn of the
devotion to Harnas of movie star Angelina
Jolie
and countless other volunteers, and meet the
Bushmen who work at the sanctuary. People, wild¬
life, culture, and environment all play a part in this
page-turning adventure, at once funny, danger-
filled, and memorably heartwarming.
BARBARA BENNETT is a professor of
English at North Carolina State University
and a frequent volunteer at Harnas Wildlife
Foundation. She has written numerous articles
for local magazines and for scholarly publica¬
tions. This is her first book. Visit her Facebook
page at www.facebook.com/BennettAuthor
Visit Harnas Wildlife Foundation at www
.harnas.org to make a contribution or to learn
about volunteer opportunities.
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FRONT COVER PHOTOGRAPH:
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front cover DESIGN: Melissa Farris
JACKET DESIGN:
Al
Morrow
FOR ALL WHO LOVE
animals, nature, and gripping true-life adventures,
this African saga is an absolute must-read. The
story chronicles the wild creatures and coura¬
geous caregivers of the unique Harnas Wildlife
Foundation in Namibia, where
.Marieta
van
der
Merwe and her family—former wealthy cattle
farmers—have converted their ranch to support
and protect embattled wildlife. We meet Sam,
the AIDS lion infected by accident at a clinic.
Boertjie, a baboon with epilepsy and Down syn¬
drome. Savanna, the one-eyed lioness.
Cleo
and
Pride, a stunning pair of cheetahs. Mischievous
babies of numerous species. And
Marieta
her¬
self, the inspiring proprietor of Harnas, who
shares her home with hundreds of needy animals.
A survivor of much personal tragedy,
Marieta
now
devotes herself as caregiver and ambassador for
African wildlife and wildlands. Written with insight,
humor, and thrilling immediacy by Harnas volun¬
teer Barbara Bennett, Sou/ of a Lion is a richly
rewarding and utterly unforgettable experience.
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