Water for Elephants
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen, published by HighBridge Audio on May 22, 2006, is an unabridged audio edition that immerses listeners in a vivid narrative set during the Depression Era. The story follows nonagenarian Jacob Jankowski as he reminisces about his time with the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth, where he encounters a diverse cast of characters, including the beautiful equestrian star Marlena and her complex husband, August, the circus’s animal trainer.
In this engaging tale, Jacob’s experiences reveal the challenges and intricacies of life within the circus, highlighting themes of love and survival in a time of hardship. The narrative introduces listeners to the unique personalities that inhabit this world, including Rosie, the seemingly untrainable elephant under Jacob’s care. With its rich storytelling and detailed depiction of circus life, Water for Elephants offers a captivating exploration of human relationships and the pursuit of happiness amidst adversity.
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Nonagenarian Jacob Jankowski reflects back on his wild and wondrous days with a circus. It’s the Depression Era and Jacob, finding himself parentless and penniless, joins the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth. There he meets the freaks, grifters, and misfits that populate this world. He introduces us to Marlena, beautiful star of the equestrian act; to August, her charismatic but twisted husband (and the circus’s animal trainer); and to Rosie, the seemingly untrainable elephant Jacob cares for. Beautifully written, with a luminous sense of time and place, Water for Elephants tells of love in a world in which love’s a luxury few can afford.
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