In 1960, Joy Adamson’s international bestseller, Born Free, introduced Elsa to the world. Six years later, the lioness hit the big screen with the 1966 feature film starring Virginia McKenna and Bill Travers. Did you read the book? Have you seen the award-winning movie? How did Elsa’s story change the way you view lions and other wild animals? Did the relationship between Elsa and the Adamsons inspire you to rethink your relationship with wildlife? We want to hear from you. Submit your comments below.
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62 Responses to “How Did “Born Free” Affect You?”
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I watched Nature tonite and was moved to tears aeeing and hearing Elsa’s story and the Adamsons.(what wonderful human beings who inspire me and restores hope that human beings can be who can be what Creator God meant us to be). MY passion and love for animals continues to grow exponentially. along with the desire to work with and care for animals, especially Cats. My gratitude AND awe for creation and our Creator has changed my life for the better! Thank you for the work you do telling and bringing man and creation closer together. Sincerely Yelka Janez
Despite being a 6 yr old who already had a penchant for the natural world and its non-human inhabitants, “Born Free” sent my spirit flying! My heart and mind were captured and mesmerized by this movie. My Mother and Grandmother rescued many little birds and creatures in distress and I loved helping with nursing them back to health. I was especially enthralled with their eventual release back into the wild at which time I would remind the creatures that “after all, you were born free” and sing the ceremonial theme song. Throughout my life i’ve been a champion for the wildlife of this planet and now and again catch myself humming the tune. :-)