Whatever You Do, Don't Run: True Tales of a Botswana Safari Guide | 
|  | | | Title: | Whatever You Do, Don't Run: True Tales of a Botswana Safari Guide | | Author: | Peter Allison | | Publisher: | The Lyons Press | | Type: | Book / Paperback | | Publication Date: | 01 October, 2007 | | ISBN / ISBN-13: | 0762745657 / 9780762745654 | | List Price: | $16.95 | | You Save: | $5.42 | | Amazon Price: | $11.53 | |
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• Hilarious 25 July, 2008
This is a well written, and hilarious bok of the accounts of a young safari guide in Botswana. Anyone who has been on safari can relate to the experiences and will welcome the behind the scenes look at guiding. I enjoyed every minute of reading in this book as it took me back to my visit to the Okavango in '87 and '98. Those who have never been to Africa can enjoy this as well and perhaps you will be inspired to go on safari yourself!
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• Whatever You Do Don't Run 22 May, 2008
For anyone who has ever been on an African safari or has ever thought they might want to this book is the one to read. The author has a great sense of humor which shows up consistently throughout this book. However, most importantly his love for Africa and its wildlife is the primary theme and is catchy. You will find yourself wanting to go to Botswana with Peter Allison as your guide
- Reviewed by customer ID: A133LOGYGM64M2
• Very Entertaining Misadventures Of A Safari Guide 10 June, 2008
This book is a collection of stories from the author's time as a safari guide in Africa as a young man. It reminds me of other "travel misadventure" books I have read, but the setting and the fact that the author is a guide make a nice change. I laughed out loud many times while reading the book. There is a bit of "bodily function" humor in here, but less than many other similar books and most of it is pretty funny anyway (like the author finding himself practically peeing on a honey badger, which has a reputation for going for the balls, or being kept awake by amorous lions going at it every 15 minutes all night). Highly recommended light summer reading.
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• Oh, I Wish I Were There Again! 01 July, 2008
Allison's description of life as a safari guide and his interaction with beast and man will put a smile on your face. While most of the book showcases Allison's sense of humor, I also enjoyed the chapters which showed his heart. His ability to poke fun at himself and others in good-humored fashion left me hoping that he will continue to share his journey in a sequel. As the owner of a travel agency, this will be a gift for all of my clients who travel to Africa. I have lots of fantastic images from my safari - http://thetravelsource.vacationport.net but Allison inspired images that I would never have imagined: the honey badger pet, the mouse plague, and Salvador, the elephant in labor. If you have been on a safari, this book will bring back memories; if you haven't, it will let you dream about what it will be like when you do go. Either way, you'll learn something about the animals that you didn't know before.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A2BEPARFMT6OU1
• Fun, Fast Read...an African Safari From The Guide's Perspective 21 May, 2008
Even though Peter Allison never made Germans laugh, his book is sure to bring out chuckles and smiles. Even while describing serious hair-raising situations, Mr. Allison's way with words captures the moment, and brings to life a colorful cast of characters making each chapter an enjoyable and interesting account.
Mr. Allison tells his safari stories like they are; refreshingly honest about himself, co-workers, wild animals, and best of all, the tourists. His youthful exuberance and love for wildlife is obvious. These true tales made this arm-chair traveler want to book the next available safari tour guided by Peter Allison.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A3C2JQC6R2K52C
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