Kindred Beings: What Seventy-Three Chimpanzees Taught Me about Life, Love, and Connection

by Sheri Speede

Book Overview

Enter a world of tender friendships, staunch loyalties, violent jealousies--and enduring love.

As a child, Sheri Speede knew that she wanted to advocate for animals in any way she could. But it was not until many years after veterinary school, when she was transporting a chimpanzee named Pierre away from a biomedical facility as part of her job as a conservation advocate in Cameroon, that Dr. Speede discovered her true calling. She began...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0062132482
• ISBN13: 9780062132482
• Release Date: September 2013
• Publisher: HarperOne
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Kindred Beings is mesmerizing!

Dr. Speede has devoted her life to saving and preserving the way of life for chimps. The story of how this came about and the obstacles she overcame to make this happen is unbelievable. The fact that one lone determined woman could accomplish all this, motivated only by love and compassion, is astounding. There are funny moments, as well as sad, agonizing moments. This would make a fabulous movie!!!