Still Life with Elephant: A Novel

This book taught me much about myself, like sometimes you just have to be patient and not allow yourself to be pushed. I guess animal trainers know this already, but for people like me, it's nice to learn it from characters in a lovely book.

Bravo! Still Life with Elephant is a funny and touching adventure about a woman facing a trying crossroads in her life. Humor gracefully interlaces the pages and the various locations were beautifully and vividly described. I identified and felt for the characters, both human and animal. The protagonist Neelie Sterling entertainingly negotiates unforeseen challenges with avoidance, donuts and incredibly honest reactions. She ultimately makes some difficult but satisfying decisions that speak to the strength and independence of women and the writer herself. Thoroughly enjoyable read and highly recommended!

Just like Horseplay a very funny, romantic novel. I could not stop reading. I was glad I ordered it.

Judy Singer has done it again. This book is very different from Horse Play, but a great treat, and a very poignant book. I ached with the heroine and loved her sense of humor. The other adults are charming, but the stars are the elephants. They are wonderfully etched with their own distinct personalities, and connect almost eerily with Neelie as she struggles with training them and finding her own life. Ms. Singer's descriptions of Africa just add to the mix. I really enjoyed and was moved by this book.

having read her 1st book HORSEPLAY and loved it ,I was thrilled by STILL LIFE with Elephant. Ms Singer did not disappoint. her characters have depth and compassion, you can relate to them, the story line is wonderful. I could not put it down. and as always you will laugh out loud. While reading in bed on night, I was laughing so hard my husband woke up and the dogs ran in the room to see if I was allright. Her love of horses and all animals shine through. Still Life is a beautifully written story that will grab hold of you and keep your interest till the very end..thank you Judy I look forward to your next book