Water for Elephants

By Sara Gruen...after anticipating this novel...I have finally finished.  Again, with school, reading wasn't an option, so I listened to the book.  We chose the book for book club at the Library.  This book has had both people who LOVED it and people who were disturbed by it.  Of course I was intrigued.  It has taken me awhile to finish...but what a ride.  Learning about the circus, the hierarchy, the animals, the people and of course a love story.  Surrounded by odds that seem insurmountable, this story speaks of hope and perseverance.  Right before finishing I discovered that there will be a movie made of this book.  I am definitely interested in seeing how they do....but for now...I loved the book and would recommend it with a caution that there are things in the story that are disturbing.