The Mourning parade Dawn Reno Langley  5*

Think “Out of Africa”  and “The Horse Whisperer”with elephants. Natalie, an equine veterinarian, has travelled to Thailand to volunteer with the elephants to escape the trauma that happened a year ago. With no husband and no children the elephants become her soulmates- one in particular. She also finds an old adversary in their midst -one she didn’t even know she had upset. A wonderful tale of finding yourself. Each chapter is prefaced by a philosophical quote. Of dealing with PTSD and loss, of what should have been and new beginnings.  If you love animals and dream of visiting their homeland then this book is for you. With wonderful descriptions of the scenery and the animals, this is a book to lose yourself in. I voluntarily chose to read this ARC and all opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased