Millions have viewed the powerful video online, sparking huge interest in the remarkable true story of a lion cub raised in London and then set free in Africa.
The appearance of poignant video footage of Christian and the authors on YouTube in July 2008 ignited new interest in this incredible story from around the world. Anthony Bourke and John Rendall purchased a lion cub from London’s Harrod’s in 1969, and cared for him in their flat, developing a remarkable attachment to Christian. When an opportunity arose to reintroduce Christian to the wild, Bourke and Rendall agreed to send him to Kenya, where they were later able to visit him. The footage of their reunion has touched the hearts of millions of animal lovers worldwide.
This book about two Australians who buy a pet lion they name Christian at Harrods in London was published in 1971. It has been updated and republished since the phenomenal online success of a video about the reunion between the lion and the men after the cat had been rehabilitated by George Adamson (BORN FREE) and released into the wilds of Africa. It's a warm, loving story that retains its relevance decades after the events. John Lee is an able reader. He uses just enough of an accent to give the Australian setting authenticity, but not so much that it interferes with the story, especially for American listeners. The pace of the text is lively and engaging. R.C.G. (c) AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine
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