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Author: Sara Gruen
Publisher: Algonquin Books Of Chapel Hill (2007)  
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As a young man, Jacob Jankowski was tossed by fate onto a rickety train that was home to the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth. It was the early part of the great Depression, and for Jacob, now ninety, the circus world he remembers was both his salvation and a living hell. A veterinary student just shy of a degree, he was put in charge of caring for the circus menagerie. It was there that he met Marlena, the beautiful equestrian star married to August, the charismatic but twisted animal trainer. And he met Rosie, an untrainable elephant who was the great gray hope for this third-rate traveling show. The bond that grew among this unlikely trio was one of love and trust, and, ultimately, it was their only hope for survival.

Specifications of Water for Elephants Reprint Edition (Paperback)

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Author Sara Gruen
Book Details
Publisher Algonquin Books Of Chapel Hill
Publication Year 2007
ISBN-13 9781565125605
ISBN-10 1565125606
Language English
Edition Reprint
Binding Paperback
Number of Pages 350 Pages
Dimensions
Width 5.40 inch
Height 0.98 inch
Weight 386 g

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22 May 13
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Above Average

I love the inside peek into Circus life that I get from this book. I wanted to read the book after the movie on it was made. And it's quite satisfying. Certain anecdotes within the tale are absolutely unforgettable. I especially loved the end note by the author on this story, how she researched for the topic and the chilling tales from the circus days of the years gone back.

It is quite nice as a read if you want a break from the rut of life. It isn't the best literary masterpiece ever, but it did enlighten me about circus life.

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01 October 11
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Beautiful

This will make you laugh, smile, and cry. It will teach you a lot about life, its predicaments, its complications, and its hope. It may seem slow in places but it IS the kind of book that you need to allow to grow on you. Sit back and let it pull you in.
It's worth your time and money :)

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14 August 12
Worth Reading

Jacob jumps onto a train, after tragedy strikes his life, which leads him to a world of magic and glamour. He makes friends, falls in love and finds out the real meaning of life. He soon begins to realize that behind the circus lights dark secrets lurk. His relationship with all the animals, especially the elephant Rose, is beautifully described. The book is also a take on issues such as neglect and abandonment of the old and social elitism.

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    Book: Water for Elephants Reprint Edition by Sara Gruen
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