Gods in Shackles: What Elephants Can Teach Us About Empathy, Resilience and Free

Description: Gods in Shackles by Sangita Iyer Elephants are self-aware, conscious beings. But despite all the empathy that elephants shower on humans, we continue to inflict pain and suffering on these caring, sentient beings. Sangita Iyer speaks up for elephants, herself and anyone who has been suppressed, inspiring with her story of healing, perseverance and hope. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This moving memoir follows a journalist and filmmaker as she finds her purpose in advocacy for the Asian elephants in her hometown of Kerala, India. Foreword by Jane Goodall.I was shocked, saddened and angered by the cruelty towards the elephants who are forced to take part in religious ceremonies - cruelty that is described in this extraordinary book. I was amazed and moved by the courage shown by its author, Sangita Iyer. Dr Jane Goodall DBE, UN Messenger of PeaceElephants are self-aware, conscious beings. They can forge strong bonds and grieve the loss of elephants and humans alike. But despite all the empathy that elephants shower on humans, we continue to inflict pain and suffering on these caring, sentient beings.In 2013 Sangita Iyer visited her childhood home of Kerala, India, where over 700 Asian elephants, owned by individuals and temples, were forced to perform in crowded, noisy festivals. These gentle creatures who people claimed to revere were chained, abused and exploited for the entertainment of tourists and for profit.When she found herself in the presence of these divine creatures and witnessed their suffering first hand, Sangita felt a deep connection to their pain. She too had been shackled and silenced by her patriarchal upbringing and by the many me too moments in her work life that were swept under the rug. Now she speaks up for elephants, herself and anyone who has been suppressed, inspiring with her story of healing, perseverance and hope. Her work to save elephants has saved her. Author Biography Sangita Iyer is an Indian Canadian broadcast journalist, writer, biologist and documentary filmmaker. She is known for her advocacy on wildlife conservation, especially for wild elephants, and for exposing the atrocities against Asian elephants by religious institutions. She is the founding executive director and president of the Voice for Asian Elephants Society, which was created in 2016 with the aim of protecting wild and captive elephants of India. Details ISBN1788178181 Author Sangita Iyer Year 2022 ISBN-10 1788178181 ISBN-13 9781788178181 Format Paperback Publication Date 2022-02-08 UK Release Date 2022-02-08 Imprint Hay House UK Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2022-02-08 NZ Release Date 2022-02-08 Pages 304 Subtitle What Elephants Can Teach Us About Empathy, Resilience and Freedom Publisher Hay House UK Ltd DEWEY 599.676 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134323152;

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