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Extended Summary - West With Giraffes: Based On The Book By Lynda Rutledge

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Duration: 24min
Language: English
Format
Category: Personal Development

EXTENDED SUMMARY

WEST WITH GIRAFFES

BASED ON THE BOOK BY LYNDA RUTLEDGE

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: QUICK READING LIBRARY

CONTENT

The Giraffes Arrive

The Hurricane

The Road Begins

Struggling Through the Dust Bowl

Encounters Along the Way

A Road to California

The Giraffes in the Spotlight

Crisis and Decision

The End of the Road

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

“West With Giraffes” by Lynda Rutledge follows the journey of two giraffes, Red and Wild Girl, transported across the United States in 1938. Amidst the Great Depression and Dust Bowl, the animals become symbols of hope, captivating the public’s imagination. The story is told through the eyes of Woodrow Wilson Nickel, a young man who forms a deep bond with the giraffes while reflecting on his own painful past. The novel explores themes of survival, resilience, and the transformative power of unexpected connections, highlighting the emotional and physical challenges faced by both humans and animals during difficult times.

Release date

Audiobook: 13 December 2024