Woman in the Mists
The Story of Dian Fossey and the Mountain Gorillas of Africa
Recommended by Karen Paolillo, and 1 others. See all reviewsRanked #95 in Wildlife
Deep in the volcano country of central Africa live some of the rarest, most intriguing animals on earth -- the mountain gorillas. Here, in the mist-shrouded forests, Dian Fossey courageously dedicated her life to studying them. Here she patiently waited until the luminous-eyed gorillas accepted her presence, hugged her, and loved her...while she fought for their survival against poachers, callous researchers, zoo collectors, and local bureaucrats. And here, surrounded by these enemies, she died, mysteriously and brutally murdered.
Now, one of the world's most respected naturalist... more
Now, one of the world's most respected naturalist... more
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Karen Paolillo The writer never met Dian Fossey in the flesh but he saw who she really was and his book is the best of any written about her. (Source)
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