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My Wild Life: The Story of a Most Unlikely Animal Rescuer

by Simon Cowell
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My Wild Life: The Story of a Most Unlikely Animal Rescuer
My Wild Life: The Story of a Most Unlikely Animal Rescuer

Reluctant trader becomes wildlife sanctuary savior.

If you're seeking a story that transcends a mere career-shift narrative and delves into a life dedicated to wildlife conservation, "My Wild Life" is a genuine example. It’s not just Cowell’s transformation that’s captivating but his candid sharing of the ups and downs, the heartwarming and the harrowing, that accompany such a profound life change. This book is a true testament to the power of following one's passion, despite the odds or societal expectations.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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My Wild Life: The Story of a Most Unlikely Animal Rescuer

by Simon Cowell
Save up to 27%
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ISBN: 9781782435204
Author: Simon Cowell
Publisher: Michael O'Mara
Date of Publication: 2016-11-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, Nature, Personal Development
Related Topics: Biography, Memoir, Inspirational, Animals, Natural History, Environment
Goodreads rating: 3.66
(rated by 65 readers)

Description

The true, heartwarming story of how a reluctant city trader left a life of champagne and bonuses to follow his dream of rescuing animals and setting up a wildlife sanctuary. Simon Cowell always wanted to be a vet. Instead, he ended up as a wealthy commodities trader. But with a love of nature and animals, he could never quite subscribe to the "greed is good" mantra that rang out through the trading halls of the city of London. While his colleagues quaffed champagne and blew their bonuses on designer gear, Simon set up a wildlife sanctuary in the grounds of his stockbroker belt home. At 42, having suffered two nervous breakdowns, he finally left his job. That’s when his life began. Wild Life is the story of his remarkable journey from reluctant city swinger to environmental crusader, meeting some of the cute and cuddly creatures that have touched his heart along the way. Often hilarious, sometimes harrowing, and always insightful, Simon’s story is one man’s life-long mission to redress the damage man has done to the environment—with boozing, a divorce, and some bad behavior along the way.
 

Reluctant trader becomes wildlife sanctuary savior.

If you're seeking a story that transcends a mere career-shift narrative and delves into a life dedicated to wildlife conservation, "My Wild Life" is a genuine example. It’s not just Cowell’s transformation that’s captivating but his candid sharing of the ups and downs, the heartwarming and the harrowing, that accompany such a profound life change. This book is a true testament to the power of following one's passion, despite the odds or societal expectations.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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