The hurricane of 1938 and the characters that mark the tragedy of the American Dust Bowl collide in this epic novel “West with Giraffes” by Lynda Rutledge. At times I felt I could taste the dust as I read of its treachery. From New York Harbor to San Diego Zoo a truck battles elements often out of control to deliver their precious Giraffe cargo. Animal lovers, preservationists, and lovers of historical fiction will feel the gentle breath of these Giraffes as they read the tale of a harrowing journey. Lynda Rutledge delivers incredible storytelling in print that will last the ages.
My dad and his family lived through the Dust Bowl. It was a tragic but fascinating time. I think I would enjoy this book. Thanks for the book rec, Carolyn!
I can’t imagine living in that time. That is why this story gripped the nation it was relief from disaster at every turn.