My Family and Other Animals
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Gerald Durrell's enchanting memoir transports readers to the sun-drenched Greek island of Corfu, where his eccentric family relocated in the 1930s. Through the eyes of a young naturalist-in-the-making, the island becomes a magical playground teeming with scorpions, geckos, and an astonishing array of wildlife that the young Gerald collects with boundless enthusiasm.
What sets this classic apart is Durrell's gift for capturing both the wonder of the natural world and the hilarious chaos of family life. His portraits of his gun-toting brother, drama-prone sister, and anxious mother are drawn with affection and wit, whilst his observations of Corfu's creatures reveal the profound connection with nature that would shape his groundbreaking conservation work. A warmly humorous and beautifully written celebration of childhood curiosity and the Mediterranean landscape.
