Hippos, a Mongoose and Me

<p>In this sequel to the popular <i>A Hippo Love Story</i>, author Karen Paolillo takes us deeper into her courageous but perilous life among Africa&rsquo;s wildlife.<br><br><i>Hippos, a Mongoose and Me</i> is a collection of vivid stories reflecting the decades that Karen has lived and worked in the wilds of southeast Zimbabwe. The tales encompass a wide variety of animals and experiences, including Karen&rsquo;s extraordinary affinity with hippos, life with her beloved mongoose, characterful baboons and rescued birds, close encounters with lions and an injured buffalo, and her heart-stopping flight from an enraged elephant. To add to the drama, Karen and her husband Jean-Roger must face off against the drumbeat of political subterfuge and poaching of wildlife, sometimes at great personal risk.<br><br>Inspiring, surprising and sometimes sad, this heartfelt anthology is testament to the courage and resilience of its intrepid author.</p>