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Courage and compassion amidst war-torn Mosul's chaos.

If you're drawn to stories of resilience and redemption, "Father of Lions" is bound to resonate with you. It paints a vivid picture of one man's determination to protect the innocent, both human and animal, during the throes of conflict. An inspiring read, it showcases the triumph of the human spirit in the face of despair.

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Father of Lions: One Man's Remarkable Quest to Save Mosul's Zoo

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ISBN: 9781250258052
Authors: Louise Callaghan
Publisher: Forge
Date of Publication: 2019-09-17
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, History, Nature
Goodreads rating: 4.09
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Father of Lions is the powerful true story of the evacuation of the Mosul Zoo, featuring Abu Laith the zookeeper, Simba the lion cub, Lula the bear, and countless others, faithfully depicted by acclaimed, award-winning journalist Louise Callaghan in her trade publishing debut. Combining a true-to-life narrative of humanity in the wake of war with the heartstring-tugging account of rescued animals, Father of Lions will appeal to audiences of bestsellers like A Zookeeper's Wife and A Bookseller in Kabul as well as fans of true animal stories such as A Streetcat Named Bob, Marley and Me, and Finding Atticus.
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Courage and compassion amidst war-torn Mosul's chaos.

If you're drawn to stories of resilience and redemption, "Father of Lions" is bound to resonate with you. It paints a vivid picture of one man's determination to protect the innocent, both human and animal, during the throes of conflict. An inspiring read, it showcases the triumph of the human spirit in the face of despair.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.