Appointment at the Ends of the World : Memoirs of a Wildlife Veterinarian

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Summary: Preaching a Great Story!
Review: This book provides a rare insight into the world of conservation. As a supporter of many animal-related causes, I was not familar with the WCS' work. While writing a great memoir that entertains the best adventurer, the author educates us on the politics of species conservation programs. As with anything where money is the foundation, the true purpose often gets lost. This author represents the many people who put their heart and souls into this important work. In writing this review, I hope that Dr. Karesh reads it. Please, in your next edition, put an appendix that tells people more about how to contact WCS to support its work and what lay people can otherwise do to support the right organizations doing the right thing. There are so many organizations out there it becomes overwhelming for people to sort their way through. On a more personal note, the sacrifices you and others have made in your personal lives to do the work you do is beyond most people's understanding. But keeping things in perspective, I work in Silicon Valley where the almighty dollar is the main goal. Everyone here works terrible hours in the hopes that they might be the next dot.com king. Remember that when your day is done, as well as theirs, you are the one that has made the difference. If you are ever in San Jose, come visit the pride of our small endeavors, Happy Hollow Park and Zoo!

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Summary: GREAT!
Review: This is a must-read for all people interested in conservation and/or veterinary medicine. Very fun to read, hard to put down. Wonderful to learn about all the work that goes into the crusade to help the wildlife of our world!