Father of Lions is the powerful true story of the evacuation of the Mosul Zoo, featuring Abu Laith the zookeeper, Simba the lion cub, Lula the bear, and countless others, faithfully depicted by acclaimed, award-winning journalist Louise Callaghan in her trade publishing debut.
Combining a true-to-life narrative of humanity in the wake of war with the heartstring-tugging account of rescued animals, Father of Lions will appeal to audiences of bestsellers like The Zookeeper’s Wife and The Bookseller of Kabul as well as fans of true animal stories such as A Streetcat Named Bob, Marley and Me, and Finding Atticus.
“An unexpectedly funny and moving book. ... Through the story of a man who loves both lions and life, Louise Callaghan shows how humour and defiance can counter cruelty, and why both humans and animals crave freedom.” -- Lindsey Hilsum, International Editor, Channel 4 News and author of In Extremis: the life of war correspondent Marie Colvin.

Father of Lions: One Man's Remarkable Quest to Save Mosul's Zoo

Biographies & Memoirs

Callaghan, Louise

Historical

Forge Books

Father of Lionsis the powerful true story of the evacuation of the Mosul Zoo, featuring Abu Laith the zookeeper, Simba the lion cub, Lula the bear, and countless others, faithfully depicted by acclaimed, award-winning journalist Louise Callaghan in her trade publishing debut. Combining a true-to-life narrative of humanity in the wake of war with the heartstring-tugging account of rescued animals,Father of Lions will appeal to audiences of bestsellers likeThe Zookeeper's Wife and The Bookseller of Kabulas well as fans of true animal stories such asA Streetcat Named Bob,Marley and Me, andFinding Atticus. "An unexpectedly funny and moving book. ... Through the story of a man who loves both lions and life, Louise Callaghan shows how humour and defiance can counter cruelty, and why both humans and animals crave freedom." -- Lindsey Hilsum, International Editor, Channel 4 News and author ofIn Extremis: the life of war correspondent Marie Colvin.

Father of Lions

Forge Trade

MacMillan Audio

Father of Lions: The Remarkable True Story of the Mosul Zoo Rescue (International Edition)

Memoirs

Forge

Father of Lions: One Man's Remarkable Quest to Save the Mosul Zoo

Father of Lions: The Story of Mosul Zoo

Apollo

Father Of Lions

Politics & Social Sciences

Politics & Government

Father Of Lions EXPORT

Head of Zeus GB

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