For animal lovers, nature enthusiasts, and the vast readership for gripping true-life stories, this African saga is a must-read adventure. It chronicles the unique Harnas Wildlife Foundation in Namibia, where Marieta van der Merwe and her family, former wealthy cattle farmers, have sold land to buy and care for embattled wildlife. We meet Sam, the "AIDS" lion infected by mistake at a vet clinic. Boerjke, a baboon with epilepsy and Down syndrome. Savanna, the one-eyed lioness. And Marieta van der Merwe herself, the inspiring proprietor of Harnas who shares her home with needy wild animals. Survivor of an early life fraught with personal tragedy in the African Bush, she now devotes herself as care-giver and ambassador for wildlife and wildland. Told with insight, humor, and thrilling immediacy by author and Harnas volunteer Barbara Bennett, this story will captivate readers of all ages.

From Soul of a Lion
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Lion cubs navigate the landscape of Namibia’s Harnas Wildlife Foundation, a refuge for embattled wildlife. Photography by Anikka Funke	Baby leopard Missy Jo and baby baboon Houdini play in Marieta van der Merwe’s garden. Van der Merwe family photo	Marieta van der Merwe, proprietor of Harnas Wildlife Foundation, and lion Zion. Photography by Jo van der Merwe	A pair of lions are among some 400 rescued, injured, and orphaned animals at Harnas Wildlife Foundation. Photography by Anikka Funke.

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