Through the story of one man's extraordinary bonds with the elephants he cares for, Elephant Speak: A Devoted Keeper's Life Among the Herd shows that progress is possible when we accept our shortcomings and embrace conversation.
Melissa Crandall is a writer and essayist whose work has appeared in dozens of publications including Allegory Magazine, Wild Musette, ASPCA's Animal Watch Magazine, and the Journal of the Elephant Managers Association, and is the author of Darling Wendy and Other Stories and Weathercock. Her short fiction has been featured in numerous collections, with her stories "The Cellar" and "Thicker Than Water" both nominated for Pushcart Prizes. Melissa is a member of the Authors Guild and the Elephant Managers Association and currently resides in Connecticut with her husband.
