![]() ![]() It may be based on a true story, but that's entirely different than saying that it is THE true story. So I was actually really looking forward to reading this book, and getting to learn about the amazing life of the "greatest elephant that ever lived."įirst, the subtitle is incredibly misleading, possibly to the point of being a falsehood. probably the greatest love story ever told. As the African Sun-Times put it, Modoc is "heartwarming. Raised together in a small German circus town, a boy and an elephant formed a bond that would last their entire lives, and would be tested time and again: through a near-fatal shipwreck in the Indian Ocean, an apprenticeship with the legendary Mahout elephant trainers in the Indian teak forests, and their eventual rise to circus stardom in 1940s New York City. The message of what can be accomplished by training through affection and joy will thrill all animal lovers." â?Betty WhiteĪ captivating true story of loyalty, friendship, and high adventure that spans several decades and three continents, Modoc is one of the most remarkable true stories ever told, perfect for fans of The Zookeeper's Wife or Water for Elephants. ![]() "Once I started this incomparable story, I couldn't put it down, and I cannot get it out of my mindâ?nor will I ever. ![]()
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