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My Family and Other Animals (1956) is an autobiographical book by British naturalist Gerald Durrell. It tells in an exaggerated and sometimes fictionalised way of the years that he lived as a child with his siblings and widowed mother on the Greek island of Corfu between 1935 and 1939.
My Family and Other Animals is the semi-autobiographical account of prepubescent Gerald's expat life on the Greek island of Corfu with his upper crust, eccentric, English family. Happily, this entertaining book far-exceeded my expectations.
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About My Family and Other Animals. The first book in Gerald Durrell’s Corfu Trilogy: a bewitching account of a rare and magical childhood on the island of Corfu, which was the inspiration for the Masterpiece PBS series The Durrells in Corfu.
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Jun 29, 2004 · The first book in Gerald Durrell's Corfu Trilogy: a bewitching account of a rare and magical childhood on the island of Corfu, which was the inspiration for the Masterpiece PBS series The Durrells in Corfu.
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A humorous and charming account of a rare and magical childhood on the island of Corfu, where the Durrell family encounters a menagerie of local fauna. Learn more about the author, the book and the series by Gerald Durrell, a treasured British conservationist.
Despite being written over half a century ago, the book's humor and wit remain timeless, making it a timeless classic that appeals to readers of all ages. Whether you're a nature lover, a fan of travel memoirs, or simply looking for a heartwarming read, My Family and Other Animals is sure to captivate and entertain.
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