Book Review: Trespassing Across America

This is a beautiful book. I had not read anything by this author before so I was tentative about reading it. However, Ilgunas was able to write about each of our states and why many people have hope for the pipeline. He writes about the splendor of the Great Plains and more. He talks about the wide open spaces and how it feels to touch the grass. He raises questions as to what will happen if we become so dependent on oil and don't learn to be more sustainable.
The author was anti-pipeline but he did not raise a stink about it with others, which I was able to relate to very much. I may argue with my husband but with others I tend to stay quiet and let them talk and then I vent later.
I loved this book and I recommend it to all who like this country's beauty.

Book Review: Running With Rhinos

I was given this book by NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
"Running With Rhinos" was written by Ed Warner. He is, in his own words, "Radical Conservationist."
Warner has combined many stories from veterinarians and biologist who give care to the endangered rhinos of Africa.
I applaud this work he is doing to help this animal. You can tell there is a connection between himself, the animals and the people who he assists. Each of these people place their lives in danger while aiding these rhinos. They come across highly potent sedatives that could kill a person if one drop lands on their skin, goring, linguistic issues and more.
I was so glad that I came across this book and I hope more people read it so they may be inspired to help in any way they can.

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