Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

Paul writes:
> a 2006 New York Times fiction best seller, it's a gripping tale about circus life during the Depression, related as flashbacks from a nonagenarian nursing home patient and veterinarian who lived through it, with surprising and delightful endings to both his current and remembered situations.

I think that Water for Elephants, Paul Freshwater's choice is one of the most delightful and insightful books I have read in a while. Not only does it give a picture of the circus in the 1930s but also the life of a 90 or 93 year in an assisted living home. The narrative moves with ease throughout with a wonderful plot and great characterization.

Ginny Jamison

With her vote Mary Strohl wirtes: Can't pass up a book that is "equal parts adventure, mystery, fictional memoir, love story." Amazon review also says it has depth and substance not found in your typical beach read.

With her vote Joanne says: Sounds like a winner to me

Clint notes: Camel's problem, Jake Walk, was a real condition in the thirties. Click for a blurb about it.