Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #50722 in Books
• Published on: 2009-03-02
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 352 pages

Customer Reviews

Wild Honey - Pure Delight
I had no knowledge of Bookey Peek as an author, or the wonderful characters of Stone Hills, until I was lucky enough to catch 10 minutes of her husband Richard's documentary Honey Badger: Raising Hell. And for those 10 minutes, I was absolutely mesmerized by the cutest little fellow - purportedly the meanest animal in the world - an African honey badger called Badge. Having missed most of the movie I went on an internet hunt to find a copy, as I couldn't get Badge and his unfinished story out of my mind. During my search for the DVD, I found reference to Bookey and her two biographies - All the Way Home and Wild Honey - which are collections of stories from the wildlife sanctuary she runs with her husband. I ordered them online instantly. And I'm very glad I did.

I have so thoroughly enjoyed both books - I didn't want them to end. Bookey has such a wonderful way with words, and totally drew me into the incredible life she leads at Stone Hills Wildlife Sanctuary in Zimbabwe. I fell in love with the land, its history, its rugged beauty, and of course, the animals Bookey is so privileged to share her life with.

In Wild Honey, along comes Badge to keep Bookey and her family busy. And my goodness, what a handful he turns out to be. But he quickly charms his way into their hearts. Before long, I too found myself besotted by the orphaned baby badger. Even his noxious anal secretions seemed endearing thanks to Bookey's skillful prose, which resonated with her own love and delight in the tiny cub.

Bookey's evocative style had me laughing out loud at times, and nearly in tears at others. I experienced a whole range of emotions reading Wild Honey. There was worry on occasion - like the day Badge decided to have a nap in a comfy nook nextdoor to a leopard's hideout. Fascination, as he discovered more and more about his place in the world. And wonder at the amazing relationship Bookey and her family had with the meanest animal on earth.

I revelled in my reading forays to Africa, escaping to the sanctuary as soon as I re-opened the book each night. Bookey's fabulous literary imagery is superbly complemented by Richard's outstanding artwork and photographs appearing throughout the text, so it's not hard to imagine you are right there at Stone Hills with them. Alas, with the pages turning effortlessly, I finished Wild Honey all too quickly. I am now eagerly awaiting Bookey's next collection of even more stories from her African wildlife sanctuary.

Highly recommended reading.

Tales from the Bush
Excellent and highly entertaining follow up from previous volume of stories. BP has a real talent for bringing the bush to life. Anyone who has enjoyed a safari or who loves and respects the wildlife and people of Southern Africa will enjoy this witty and engaging tale of a lodge in Zimbabwe that is a haven for nature in that troubled country.

Bought for Wife!!
I purchased this book for my wife.
She enjoys anything wildlife and read a review in the Sunday Mail magazine, asked me to purchase it for her.
She has read it and quite enjoyed the book.