Ich gab mein Herz für Afrika: Das mutige Leben der Joan Root (German Edition)

Joan Root's life was a true adventure - a fearless filmmaker who traveled the world in search of the most incredible animal footage.

With her husband, she filmed for Bernhard Grzimek and his popular TV series "Ein Platz für Tiere," and their documentary "Ballon-Safari über den Kilimandscharo" was Oscar-nominated.

They explored Africa in a small plane and an amphibious vehicle, took Jacqueline Kennedy on a hot air balloon ride, and introduced zoologist Dian Fossey to the gorillas in the mist.

After her husband left her, Joan dedicated herself to animal and environmental conservation, moving to Lake Nakuru in Kenya and fighting for the preservation of the endangered ecosystem.

Her unique story is finally being recognized alongside Karen Blixen and Dian Fossey in this captivating biography.

Order now and discover the incredible life of Joan Root!