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We Bought A Zoo by Benjamin Mee Review

Reviewed by Michelle Wright

Ever wanted to start life over again?  Not just to move somewhere different but to have a completely different lifestyle?

We Bought a Zoo is a true story about the Mee family who do just that! Mee and his family move from the lifestyle of sunshine South of France, to a dilapidated zoo in rural England. Benjamin Mee’s dream was to refurbish the zoo, care for its animals and open it to the public – all whilst creating a new life and home for his family. However before the zoo has time to open, tragedy strikes when his wife loses her battle with a brain tumour. The family had to deal with this horrific loss whilst the financial strain of the zoo continued… they had to make this work. Inspired by his wife, Katherine’s memory, he vowed to move the zoo forward and opened the gates in Summer 2007.

An amazing story full of inspiring strength and will power of an ordinary family.

Rating: 4/5

RRP: £7.99 (Paperback) / £3.99 (Kindle)

Available to buy from Amazon here.

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