from Anagarika-Sean

Christian was an amazing lion, but I was saddened to find out that we don't know the ending of the story. In a way, the YouTube ending is almost fitting, and it gives us something to believe and dream in.

from gypsysmom

The subtitle for this book really says it all. It is a true story and there was a remarkable bond between the humans and the lion. As I read it I felt transported back to the free-spirited way of life that we enjoyed in the 1960's. It's unlikely that this story would be repeated now. People can't...

from elliepotten

A lovely updated version of the 70s book written by two young Australians who became besotted with a lion cub for sale in Harrods and decided to take him home (as you do)... They lived with him in London for a year, first in a furniture shop, and then they were taken under the wing of Bill Traver...

from flourgirl49

This is the story of two men (Ace and John) who see a lion cub, Christian, at Harrods Department Store in London and purchase him. Once Christian becomes too big, they return him to the wild in Kenya with the help of George Adamson, called the "father of lions." Leaving aside the irresponsibility...

from Smits

i am a sucker for wildlife stories and this one has it all. the you tube video is remarkable. the book is good. somewhat amaturish but good.