Elephants in the Hourglass : A Journey of Reckoning and Hope Along the Himalaya

A moving and adventure-filled tale of one woman's quest for the truth about endangered Asian elephants and their evolving relationship with humans. Delving deep into an intricate web of unlikely heroes, power struggles, and living legends, this extraordinary journey of discovery blends personal narrative, vivid descriptions, and meticulous research to illuminate the ways we seek to survive on our rapidly changing planet.

Like Jane Goodall or Dian Fossey before her, Kim Frank is a female explorer who found her life completely changed as she was drawn deeper into the plight of the remarkable Asian elephant. When she learned about the intense, multi-faceted, but little-known conflict between humans and elephants in North India, she was unable to rest until she had learned more and told this story to the outside world. An ordinary mom and emerging writer recovering from a fraught divorce, Kim set out to the Himalaya with the goal of recapturing her own voice and telling a story worthy of National Geographic.

What she experienced would change her life. This is far from a black and white story where the good guys and bad guys are immediately obvious—not in a world of displaced habitats, exploding population growth, migration, and climate change. Filled with unforgettable characters and encounters with one of the most sensitive, intelligent, and awe-inspiring creatures on the planet, this compelling debut will inspire readers to pursue their goals and be a force for change in unexpected places.