Babylon's Ark
08 July 2008Synopsis
The astonishing story of the soldiers, conservationists, and ordinary Iraqis who united to save the animals of the Baghdad Zoo
When the Iraq war began, conservationist Lawrence Anthony could think of only one thing: the fate of the Baghdad Zoo, caught in the crossfire at the heart of the city. Once Anthony entered Iraq he discovered that hostilities and uncontrolled looting...
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08 July 2008
9780312382155Reviews
“A truly remarkable book.” —Booklist (starred review)
“A wartime story with a joyful ending.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred)
“[Anthony] should be lauded for his initiative, generosity, and doggedness in getting the zoo back on its feet with very little outside support.” —San Francisco Chronicle
“The rare Iraq war book that could conceivably be called uplifting.” —Entertainment Weekly
“Anthony deserves tremendous credit for his fearlessness and perseverance in rescuing countless animals against all odds.” —The Explorers Journal
