
The Animal in Me
a memoir of a lifetime of being with animals
Billy Thompson(Author)
The Conrad Press
Published on 11. March 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-1-916966-16-1 (ISBN)
Description
This remarkable book, 'The Animal in Me', is pretty sure to put a smile on your face.
Few of us end up living our passion in the way that Billy Thompson does, but there is something so pure and single-minded about the way he lives his life, that is so utterly selfless and principled, so relentlessly optimistic, and decent in defiance of appalling cruelty, that you can't help feeling better about the world because you know there are people like Billy in it. Ultimately this book is about kindness and that is what Billy Thompson is all about. Kindness, compassion and seeing the joy in all life. His tales are captivating and engaging, with Billy's charm and humour running across every page. The intensity of Billy's passion has caused him to lead a rich, varied and unorthodox life which is a joy to discover. This book is a collection of often hilarious anecdotes that illustrate just how gratifying rescuing animals can be.
Few of us end up living our passion in the way that Billy Thompson does, but there is something so pure and single-minded about the way he lives his life, that is so utterly selfless and principled, so relentlessly optimistic, and decent in defiance of appalling cruelty, that you can't help feeling better about the world because you know there are people like Billy in it. Ultimately this book is about kindness and that is what Billy Thompson is all about. Kindness, compassion and seeing the joy in all life. His tales are captivating and engaging, with Billy's charm and humour running across every page. The intensity of Billy's passion has caused him to lead a rich, varied and unorthodox life which is a joy to discover. This book is a collection of often hilarious anecdotes that illustrate just how gratifying rescuing animals can be.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Canterbury
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-916966-16-1 (9781916966161)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Billy Thompson was born in London and grew up in Kent. He has spent his entire life caring for and rescuing animals all over the world. In 1996 Billy Thompson and Neil Davies founded The Retreat Animal Rescue in Kent in England, where they now care for over a thousand residents at any time.
Content
Chapter One: The magic of animals
Chapter Two: Flair's Foundation
Chapter Three: The officers' mess
Chapter Four: The almighty one
Chapter Five: The power of your voice
Chapter Six: Spy cops
Chapter Seven: June and the giant peach
Chapter Eight: The Battle of Trafalgar
Chapter Nine: Women who munch
Chapter Ten: Gilbert and the magician
Chapter Eleven: The land of the lost promise
Chapter Twelve: Sweet dog street dog
Chapter Thirteen: The Great Jewel Thief
Chapter Fourteen: Precious moments
Chapter Fifteen: Serendipity
Chapter Sixteen: Turn it into love
Acknowledgements
Chapter Two: Flair's Foundation
Chapter Three: The officers' mess
Chapter Four: The almighty one
Chapter Five: The power of your voice
Chapter Six: Spy cops
Chapter Seven: June and the giant peach
Chapter Eight: The Battle of Trafalgar
Chapter Nine: Women who munch
Chapter Ten: Gilbert and the magician
Chapter Eleven: The land of the lost promise
Chapter Twelve: Sweet dog street dog
Chapter Thirteen: The Great Jewel Thief
Chapter Fourteen: Precious moments
Chapter Fifteen: Serendipity
Chapter Sixteen: Turn it into love
Acknowledgements