Elephant Speak rewards the reader with an intimate look at Packy, Rosy, Belle, Me-Tu, and the rest of the [Oregon] Zoo’s herd over the years. There are stories of Pet outwitting a scientist to garner more treats, of elephant’s relationships with each other, of sadness and joy." —Deon Stonehouse, owner of Sunriver Books and Music
"Told with compassion and intimacy, Elephant Speak is the story of one man, but it's also the story of so much more. It's the story of the elephants themselves, of the growing professional standards of zoos, and of the changing nature of elephant care. At times upsetting, always moving, Crandall's writing never shies away from the truth. Elephant Speak is a must-read if you love elephants." —Janie Chodosh, author of Wild Lives: Leading Conservationists on the Animals and the Planet They Love
"Elephant Speak is a deeply moving account of Roger's touching relationship with elephants and a window into the extraordinary mind, heart, and spirit of these wise and sensitive beings. The book is beautifully written and difficult to put down." —Maia Kincaid, author of Animal Communicator Adventures: The Journey Begins!
Elephant Speak: A Devoted Keeper’s Life Among the Herd educates its readers while enthralling them with the story of Roger Henneous’s career as an elephant keeper. His story confirms that once you've had the opportunity to know this remarkable and intelligent species, it is impossible not to be concerned about its today and tomorrow. My thanks to Melissa Crandall for offering the reader an opportunity to enjoy a great story, learn about a remarkable man and the elephants he cared for, and, at the end of the last page, want to be a part of the effort to help the Asian elephant on his challenging trek to the next century. — Linda Reifschneider, President, Asian Elephant Support
"In the spirit of All Creatures Great and Small, Melissa Crandall’s Elephant Speak is an inspired, and inspiring, tale of shared devotion between a man and an elephant herd, fostered through a language that transcends barriers: love. Both timely and timeless, this is a story that needed to be told—and by somebody with the intimate familiarity to tell it." —John B. Valeri, book reviewer and writer for National Book Review, The News and Times, and The Strand