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Editorial Reviews
Martha M. Robbins, PhD, Department of Primatology, Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology
"Thor Hanson's `The Impenetrable Forest' takes us on several remarkable journeys as he describes his experiences as a Peace Corps volunteer in a remote national park in Uganda: his personal journey into a new culture, a journey into the habitat of mountain gorillas, and a journey into the complex issues of conservation in a developing country. Hanson's lighthearted, yet poignant stories of life in Uganda make you feel like you are right next to him throughout his adventures and misadventures. Hanson's `coming of age' experiences in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park parallel the development of a new national park struggling to save the critically endangered mountain gorillas. The book uniquely intertwines the natural history of mountain gorillas with the culture of the people that live as their neighbors. Hanson's experiences were both happy and sad, stressing the bittersweet aspects of life in Africa. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants a personal account, yet well-rounded view, of the conservation issues surrounding a charismatic species such as the mountain gorilla." --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Lawrence F. Lihosit, Across the Yucatan
"Like a warm cup of sweet Mexican atole on a cold morning, the book fills your belly and makes you smile." --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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"Thor Hanson's `The Impenetrable Forest' takes us on several remarkable journeys as he describes his experiences as a Peace Corps volunteer in a remote national park in Uganda: his personal journey into a new culture, a journey into the habitat of mountain gorillas, and a journey into the complex issues of conservation in a developing country. Hanson's lighthearted, yet poignant stories of life in Uganda make you feel like you are right next to him throughout his adventures and misadventures. Hanson's `coming of age' experiences in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park parallel the development of a new national park struggling to save the critically endangered mountain gorillas. The book uniquely intertwines the natural history of mountain gorillas with the culture of the people that live as their neighbors. Hanson's experiences were both happy and sad, stressing the bittersweet aspects of life in Africa. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants a personal account, yet well-rounded view, of the conservation issues surrounding a charismatic species such as the mountain gorilla." --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Lawrence F. Lihosit, Across the Yucatan
"Like a warm cup of sweet Mexican atole on a cold morning, the book fills your belly and makes you smile." --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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