The Memory of an Elephant Paperback – April 18, 2024

Fascinating! Written as a novel, yet includes perspectives and observations from the POV of the elephant, all believable based on what we know to be true of elephants. A most enjoyable read, yet deeply emotional, because of our human incessant need to satisfy our often thoughtless desires at the expense of creation.

While obviously no one can actually know the thoughts of any sentient being, this tale told by alternating between the thoughts of Ishi the elephant and various of those whose paths cross or intertwine with his, feels authentic. The author knows elephant behavior, and attaches the thoughts that would reasonably accompany it. For that reason, it is an emotional read with loyalties and sympathy to Ishi. There is, of course, an underlying message to protect these beings whose thoughts and behaviors are so close to ours. On a good day. I highly recommend this book.

I was moved to tears by this beautiful story! I wish everyone would read it so they can better understand the deeply emotional bonds of elephants.

The effort to portray an elephant and its thoughts was commendable. I believe we've yet to fully appreciate the intelligence and communicative abilities of the animal kingdom, of which we're just one member. This book imagines those traits in the main character but perhaps carried it too far.. .? You judge.

This book is a must-read for any animal lover. I have been enamored with elephants from a young age. This book had me in awe and in tears throughout the entire story.I've never rooted so much for an elephant to make it home and reunite with his family. It's a heartwarming story.

I loved every page of this book. The story touched me in a way I was not expecting and now I want to learn more about elephants.

This book will steal your heart! It encompasses not just the amazing Ishi the elephant but the humans who touch his life and his herd and other fellow elephants. I could not put it down!

Great writing and lovely narrating by Ishi ..the elephant. Heartwarming story about elephant’s love of family and friends…sadly also and the dangers they face from poachers.