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Don't Look Behind You, But ... (2009)

by Peter Allison(Favorite Author)

3.94 of 5 Votes: 1

languge

English

genre

Memoir & Autobiography

publisher

Allen & Unwin

review 1: I struggled with how to approach this review for the following reason. I think this is a very well thought out book and that it deserves some acknowledgement, but I honestly feel that I might have appreciated it more had I not enjoyed his first book so much, which is just frustrating. "Whatever You Do, Don't Run," gave this author a special place in my heart. When I read the first book, it was the perfect form of book therapy for what I was going through. He made me laugh at how ridiculous most things are in the scheme of life, and I loved finding out about his time as a safari guide. Admittedly, there were rather serious moments, but the author has no problem seeing the humor in people's behavior, especially his own. There are some humorous observations about citizens fro... morem many countries, of which my own was certainly not exempt, and he made me cringe-laugh (yes, this is possible) at some of the people he encountered. He is unapologetically in love with wildlife and has devoted his life to appreciating and preserving its beauty.Okay, I realize that I have turned this into a review of another book, so back on track.I believe this second book is equally engaging because it shows a different side of the author and gives an important perspective on his work. While filled with additional experiences from Allison's time as a safari guide, many rather humorous, the overall tone is poignant, as if the author is seeing all the things he can not change and is mourning his own inability to do more in the face of the corruption and carelessness of humans. I felt his grief, but also, his determination to continue caring about these animals. Then again, maybe I am in a contemplative mood, myself and maybe that is not such a bad thing.
review 2: I would say it's an interesting read if you want to learn more about safaris (what to expect to see, how to live etc). I haven't read anything so far on this topic and thought that aspect was interesting. The book does seem to drag on a bit (telling story after story of encounters with animals, crazy/funny tidbits from the writer's tour guiding and management experience) and I found myself skimming the last third of the book. less

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