Book received from NetGalley.

I liked this story about an Australian vet who decided that his life wasn't exciting enough, so he found a job and went to the UAE to take care of their animals. Don't be fooled by the camel on the cover there are much more exotic animals in here. I'll admit that I'm a sucker for veterinarian books since I picked up my first James Herriot. While I liked the book, the politics that found its way in wasn't as enjoyable for me. I do suggest reading the book, but I'm not sure if I'll ever re-read it.

There was a lot of interesting trivia residing in this book. From different animals to different places and cultures, I found it almost unbelievable that it was all real and had happened to a real person. The anecdotes scattered throughout made this not just a book about camels, but about so much more. I loved the tales of his early days at the safari park, his tales of his family and their struggles. All this while taking on more and more in this career that he seemed to sort of just happen in to. Who would have thought that camels could be so fascinating or worth while? Obviously I should have, I now realize. What a delightful read!

Well-written bio by David Hardaker in first person. Avoids Arab cliches of babes and camel jockeys. Has relevant pics. Informative.

Skips the part on Tinson marriage troubles; doesn't divulge the real reason for the one-year closed-shop of Hilli Embryo Transfer Centre for Racing Camels compound - did the camel races stop or something? - and Tinson bankruptcy - how does a guy have $1.75 in pocket and yet also have 4 camels and antiques on hold?

(What's up with the Hardaker dedication to "my great friend Mohamed Serour who opened the Arabic language and the Arab world to me through countless coffee-fuelled sessions in the cafes of Alexandria and Cairo- what a tragedy that you never lived in freedom")

What a fun read! This is a unique story that will take you places and expose you to traditions you have not dreamed of! Delightful experience!

I absolutely adored this book. The author totally brought you into the culture and mores of the UAE.
Fascinating account of his life and love of animals and his doctoring and marvelous ideas.
This book is totally captivating and a must read