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Whatever You Do, Don't Run: True Tales of a Botswana Safari Guide
Whatever You Do, Don't Run: True Tales of a Botswana Safari Guide
Author: Peter Allison
Publisher: The Lyons Press
Category: Book

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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 36 reviews
Sales Rank: 11039

Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 264
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.8

ISBN: 0762745657
Dewey Decimal Number: 916.8830432092
EAN: 9780762745654
ASIN: 0762745657

Publication Date: October 1, 2007
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Customer Reviews:   Read 31 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars Enjoyable!   October 23, 2008
I found this book very enjoyable and surprisingly readable. No, he's not Bill Bryson, but except for A Walk in the Woods I found this book more entertaining than most of Brysons' other books. Stories of unpredictable animals and not so charming clients fill this book as well as tales about the author who has an endearing way of poking fun at himself.

Nothing thought provoking or "deep" about it, just pure enjoyment.



5 out of 5 stars Enthralling   September 7, 2008
If you want a window into the life of a Safari Guide, mixed with humour, good story telling and a wonderful insight into African wildlife - read this book. I have just read it in one sitting. Loved it!


5 out of 5 stars LOL   September 7, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Yes, I did laugh out loud.
I should have read it before my trip to the Okavango. I read botanical, animal books, but none captures the experience like this one!. However, since you tend to find amusing what you relate to, I would have missed much. Afterwards, it just reminded me of a wonderful experience. Nevertheless, you don't have to have the experience to enjoy it. The author is funny, funny, funny and manages to give an intriguing and realistic glimpse into the life of a guide. I'm mailing it to all my South African companions.



5 out of 5 stars Whatever you do, Dont run!   August 25, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This book is fun and exciting its defiently a page turner. You just cant stop reading about all his adventures that he is having. And all his experiences and the amazing stuff that he sees while he is on his journey. He did a great job on writing this book! I cant wait to read his next adventures!!


5 out of 5 stars Wonderful tales   August 18, 2008
I'm really into the humorous travel tales and this one is high on my list. Peter Allison followed his dream and wrote about his dream come true in short adventure stories that describe near fatal incidents quite often. His stories make you appreciate the work of a safari guide and their incredible responsibilities to tourists who are often quite stupid in their assumption that wild animals are there to be photographed. Well written and exciting, I loved this book

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