To Free a Dolphin
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| Rating | : | 4.97 (733 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1580631029 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 280 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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And, most fascinating, he describes his struggles to deprogram and rehabilitate dolphins emotionally scarred from years of captivity--struggles that become battles for the animals' souls.O'Barry is nothing if not controversial--passionate about his mission, adamant in his beliefs. In real life, doing what is right is not so easily accomplished. In this memorable first book, Behind the Dolphin Smile, Richard O'Barry told the inspiring story of his personal transformation from world-famous dolphin trainer (Flipper was his pupil) to dolphin liberator. Now, in To Free a Dolphin, he passionately recounts the dramatic story of his heart-breaking campaign to release captive dolphins back into the wild. He introduces readers to famous show animals he has helped, including Bogie and Bacall of Key Largo. And it is some measure of the incredible strength of the opposition to animal rights that it requires all the cunning, all the persistence, and all the strength of character O'Barry possesses to undo even a part of what the billion-dollar captive
Cecelia Canterbury said EXCITING STORY, FREE WILLY WITH A DOLPHIN. The author, former trainer for dolphins starring on the much beloved Flipper tv series, details his struggle with big industry while he tries to return dolphins to the wild. There is a big trial in which the author loses a sizable civil fine for his liberation . "Excellent book about the tension between the captive dolphin industry and releasing dolphins to the wild" according to John Smith. This book provides a first-person perspective on what started as a noble attempt to obtain captive dolphins and rehabilitate them for release into the wild. Ric O'Barry has developed a credible methodology for teaching dolphins to be dolphins again. He particip. "To Free A Dolphin A Must Read!" according to Kirsten Massebeau. An exciting must read book! Star of the academy award winning film "The Cove" has created a book that will grab the reader and take you for an amazing ride. Ric O'Barry former dolphin trainer turned activists brings you along as he lives life, and fights to fre
He lives in Miami, Florida.. A world-renowned advocated for dolphin freedom, O'Barry received the 1991 United Nations Environmental Achievement Award for his accomplishments in dolphin re-adaptation. About the AuthorRichard O'Barry is the founder and executive director of Dolphin Project, Inc. he resides in Coconut Grove, Florida.Keith Coulbourn is a mystery writer and former newspaper journaist
Richard O'Barry is the founder and executive director of Dolphin Project, Inc. He lives in Miami, Florida.. A world-renowned advocated for dolphin freedom, O'Barry received the 1991 United Nations Environmental Achievement Award for his accomplishments in dolphin re-adaptation. he resides in Coconut Grove, Florida.Keith Coulbourn is a mystery writer and former newspaper journaist