Virginia McKenna publishes autobiography

[Guest guest]

*One of the nicest people I have ever had the privilege of meeting and

interviewing. She has made a phenomenal contribution to conservation and

animal welfare. My zoo work has largely been inspired by her. She pioneered

the anti captivity movement in the world almost singlehandedly and the

achievement of her foundation for captive animals in UK is unique and

astonishing. The Born Free Foundation remains an outstanding voice for

animals in captivity. I wish we had a few more people like her in the zoo

scenario in India. Her first volume of autobiography, 'Some of My Friends

Have Tails' is beautifully written and superbly illustrated, she was kind

enough to personally sign my copy.*

*I look forward to reading this book.*

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*http://www.bornfree.org.uk/give/shops/the-life-in-my-years/*

*THE LIFE IN MY YEARS *

*By Virginia McKenna, £25 (+P & P1)*

 

*Foreword by Joanna Lumley*

 

Signed copies available - exclusive to Born

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Wonderful news! Following much speculation, a huge press launch and massive

media coverage, our Founder’s inspirational and eagerly awaited memoirs have

at last been published, to coincide with our charity’s 25th Anniversary.

With a special foreword by Born Free’s Founder Patron actress Joanna Lumley,

Virginia McKenna’s critically acclaimed, autobiography* The Life in My Years

* is now available from Born Free.

 

In her thought-provoking book, Virginia - recently voted one of the most

inspirational people of all time in a *Daily Telegraph* poll - gives a

fascinating insight into her life as an acclaimed actress and wildlife

crusader. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to enjoy her remarkable

story. Discover the heart-rending truth behind why she and her husband Bill

Travers were inspired to launch our wildlife charity – the Born Free

Foundation.

 

Each book bought from Born Free will be personally signed by Virginia. To

order your copy 01403 240170 or order here

online<http://www.bornfree.org.uk/give/shops/the-life-in-my-years/shop/acatalog/\

Books.html>,

just £25 per book (+P & P1).

 

If you would like the opportunity to meet Virginia, she is now undertaking

a nationwide book tour (see events for

details<http://www.bornfree.org.uk/give/shops/the-life-in-my-years/get-involved/\

events/>).

 

 

Virginia McKenna starred in some of the most popular and enduring movies of

our time, including *Carve Her Name With Pride*, *A Town Like Alice* and of

course the phenomenally successful *Born Free*, in which she and Bill

Travers depicted the story of conservationists George and Joy Adamson and

their reintroduction of Elsa the orphaned lion cub to the wild.

 

Following the multi-award-winning *Born Free* – a film which Barack Obama

found inspiring - both actors were at the peak of their careers, but the

film and all it still stands for changed their lives. Its powerful message

stayed with them and so began a lifetime’s campaigning across the world to

save animals from commercial exploitation, imprisonment in zoos and the loss

of their natural habitat. At the heart of this autobiography is a call to

respect nature and all that it provides.

 

Despite an exceptional career in cinema and theatre, Virginia McKenna pushed

aside the glamour of movie stardom and the West End to focus relentlessly on

her personal mission with the Born Free Foundation, as well as other

concerns such as the plight of orphaned children across the world. This

book will inspire anyone who cares about the future of the planet and all

the creatures dependent on it, including human beings. *The Life in My Years

* is the inspirational story of an extraordinary life.