Modoc: The True Story of the Greatest Elephant That Ever Lived

Spanning several decades and three continents, Modoc is one of the most amazing true animal stories ever told. Raised together in a small German circus town, a boy and an elephant formed a bond that would last their entire lives, and would be tested time and again; through a near-fatal shipwreck in the Indian Ocean, an apprenticeship with the legendary Mahout elephant trainers in the Indian teak forests, and their eventual rise to circus stardom in 1940s New York City. Modoc is a captivating true story of loyalty, friendship, and high adventure, to be treasured by animal lovers everywhere. more

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From: Amazon
Posted: Oct-17-2008

padded with meaningless dialogue, reads like fiction

Much of the book is imagined dialogue between the elephant trainer and various characters. The relationships with parents, girlfriend and elephant are unrealistically idealized. The theme is pantheism and the trainer even assumes he was also an elephant in another life. I was not even able to...

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Posted: Aug-21-2008

Modoc

I discovered this book by accident and must say it was such a pleasant surprise. The story catches you from page one and takes you on an unbelievable journey with Bram and Modoc. I found myself sobbing when I read the chapter on the two of them being separated and the cruel treatment Modoc...

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Posted: Aug-15-2008

Incredible!

This is a fantastic book and stands as the only book outside of Murakami's Hard-Boiled Wonderland and McCarthy's The Road that I've actually felt compelled to buy and give to others. I read the book solely because it too was pushed my way by someone urging me to read it despite it not being my...

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Posted: Jul-16-2008

Very sweet story even if it's not all true ;)

I love true animal stories and this one came highly recommended by one of my reading friends. I know I would have enjoyed it much more if I could've read it without distractions but quiet time is impossible to come by in my house. This story is supposedly a true story about an elephant and a boy...

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Posted: Jun-15-2008

Modoc

Great story! I wasn't sure I really wanted to read this book. I thought about this story many times after having completed the book and am so glad I did read this!

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Posted: May-31-2008

The Greatest Elephant!

If you love animals, this is a must read. Amazing what this elephant and his best friend went thru. Was able to get right into the story and was engrossed thru the whole book. Wished it had never ended.

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Posted: May-01-2008

VERY VERY GOOD

I thought this book was one of the best I have read in a long time. If you enjoy stories that touch your heart and have a bit of excitement: This is a must read! Wonderful Wonderful Wonderful.

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Posted: Apr-12-2008

One of the best books I have ever read

This is truly one of the best books I have ever read. Someone gave me this book as a gift and I was like, "OK. The True Story of the Greatest Elephant that Ever Lived? Sounds corny." But once I started reading, I could not stop. This book is amazing and is a story of true love and...

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Posted: Mar-07-2008

I was enchanted...until I found out...it's probably not true

I fell hook, line and sinker for this book. I fell in love with the story, the elephant Modoc, the boy....even the author -- Ralph Helfer -- who becomes a character in his own book as the rescuer of "Modoc."And as a true story -- I was spellbound. Why, this elephant had more character than most...

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Posted: Dec-21-2007

Great Books

If you are not an Elephant lover you will be after your read this book and if you have an Elephant lover in your life buy them this book. It will make you cry and laugh.

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