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Charming memories of the idyllic years that Gerald Durrell spent as a boy in Corfu with his family. Not being an animal enthusiast, I found some of the description of the fauna and flora a bit boring, but when describing the antics of his family, the Greek natives and the chaos that Gerry's animals cause it can be quite amusing. I'm sure the author has taken some licenses with the facts to make them more funny, but that's OK. That time clearly was a lost Golden Age for the author, full of freedom. ( ) I read My Family and Other Animals as part of the January CalendarCAT. It has been on the Kindle for a long time as part of a compendium of all three books. But, I'm counting them one at a time. I had seen the PBS series about the Durrells and Corfu and enjoyed it. Durrell's memoir is fun: full of the curiosity and free spirit of the young boy he was and, it seemed, probably still was in his old age. I don't quite understand the propensity to capture and cage wild animals but I suppose that is how naturalists learn. Another interesting tidbit came via Wikipedia: Durrell's brother was well-known novelist Lawrence Durrell who was married and brought his wife with him to Corfu. Gerald fails to mention Nancy. Meanwhile, in his own fictional version, Durrell only mentions brother Leslie, ignoring Gerald and his mother and sister. I could only think, "Recollections may vary." It was fun and I will eventually read the other two. Is contained inEncounters with Animals | My Family and Other Animals | Birds, Beasts, and Relatives by Джеральд Даррелл Has the adaptationIs abridged inIs replied to inHas as a student's study guideNotable Lists
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HTML:The inspiration for The Durrells in Corfu, a Masterpiece production on public television: A naturalist's account of his childhood on the exotic Greek island. When the Durrells could no longer endure the gray English climate, they did what any sensible family would do: sold their house and relocated to the sun-soaked island of Corfu. As they settled into their new home, hilarious mishaps ensued as a ten-year-old Gerald Durrell pursued his interest in natural history and explored the island's fauna. Soon, toads and tortoises, bats and butterfliesâ??as well as scorpions, geckos, ladybugs, praying mantises, octopuses, pigeons, and gullsâ??became a common sight in the Durrell villa. Uproarious tales of the island's animals and Durrell's fond reflections on his family bring this delightful memoir to life. Capturing the joyous chaos of growing up in an unconventional household, My Family and Other Animals will transport you to a place you won't want to leave. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Gerald Durrell including rare photos from the author's estate. No library descriptions found.
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