If you want to introduce your teenager to Natural
History, read the hilarious books of Gerald Durrell, an icon of nature
conservation. He traveled the world keenly observing people and animals. He
begins his memories with the very funny and loving account of a ten year old
and his family living on the island of
Corfu. My Family and Other Animals is a must read for anyone who loves animals. I
have three of his novels and when I want something to lift my spirit I turn to Mr. Durrell.
Interesting fellow.
ReplyDeleteI love this book -- and all the others in the series. I read them as a teen and my children read them...it was hard to explain to them however, why we were not immediately moving to Corfu.
ReplyDeleteA few years ago, I read Susan Hill’s novel, Howard’s End Is On the Landing. If you haven’t read it, then give it a try. It’s about writers and she gives high praise to Gerald Durrell. After reading his first book, I was hooked and read them all. So wonderful, I try to recommend his work to anyone who will listen.
DeleteThanks for your feedback. I’m reading Charles Palliser’s Rustication. Not as fast paced as Quincunx, will post a review later.