creekland Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 My Mom gave me the book, Whatever You Do, Don't Run - True Tales of a Botswana Safari Guide, by Peter Allison for Christmas. It's hilarious and a quick read. I highly recommend it. My teen, nature loving, boys will love it after I'm done. :) Technical note: Perhaps all of you who are "up" on books knew about this one long ago - not too long though - copyright says 2008, but I don't stay "up" on what's popular, etc, so it was news to me. Content note: If you dislike the s_x word, don't read it. It talks about animals (behaving as animals) somewhat as well as the personal life and desires of guides a little bit - nothing graphic that I've seen (or expect). There's nothing in it that bothers me, but I know some out there have different standards. Ditto for drinking - with the guides anyway, not with animals. These are sections of part of some stories - not what the whole book is about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaTanya Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Just put it on hold at my library . . . Thanks for the suggestion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Thanks! I just requested it too. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Thanks! I'm always on the lookout for a good read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Thanks. I'm always in the mood for a little levity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Oh, that looks good. I've been watching a safari cam so I think I'd like the book right now! Have you read his other book, "Don't Look Behind You!..."? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Thanks for the suggestion. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 Oh, that looks good. I've been watching a safari cam so I think I'd like the book right now! Have you read his other book, "Don't Look Behind You!..."? No, but as much as I've enjoyed this book, I'll be checking to see if our library has it - assuming we can get to the library in the near future considering all the snow out there! Thanks! This book was a blast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 Oh, that looks good. I've been watching a safari cam so I think I'd like the book right now! Have you read his other book, "Don't Look Behind You!..."? I had to look that book up on Amazon - it just came out last fall. My library doesn't have it yet... bummer! :glare: I'd love to read Round 2. I guess I'll figure out how to make a request, but with budget cuts, who knows if they'll get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 Oh, that looks good. I've been watching a safari cam so I think I'd like the book right now! Have you read his other book, "Don't Look Behind You!..."? I looked it up on Access PA - a nice feature we have in PA that lets us borrow from any library in the state. Four libraries have it, and it's currently checked out in all of them. :tongue_smilie: I THINK that gives me a good base to request that our library buy it - with me being the first person on their request list. I'm going to try anyway, but not today. The library is closed today due to yesterday's significant snow. If that doesn't work, I'll probably break down and buy it - then give it to my mom for her birthday... :001_smile: Cheap gift! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donovans4 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 thanks for the recommendation, I just finished my last book and needed something to read. Our library also has another book by the same author, Don't look behind you! : a safari guide's encounters with ravenous lions, stampeding elephants and lovesick rhinos, so I requested both of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontier Mom Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Well thanks! Sounded so good but library doesn't have it. Oh, well, I just bought it on Kindle!! Thanks, I need something funny right about now. My ds's math test was anything but funny yesterday. Need a brain swipe!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 thanks for the recommendation, I just finished my last book and needed something to read. Our library also has another book by the same author, Don't look behind you! : a safari guide's encounters with ravenous lions, stampeding elephants and lovesick rhinos, so I requested both of them. That other one is the one I'm going to try to get our library to buy. I'm jealous that yours has it - let me know how it compares to the first one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I've got it on hold. Actually, I think my dh might enjoy it. He was just commenting he needed a quick, easy book to read before bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.