Eye opening adventure

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All i have to say is wow! I am so happy that i got the opportunity to read this book. Thank you for the ARC copy provided by Bookish First!

This book is a work of nonfiction following the story of a man named Abu who works the Mosul Zoo in ISIS invaded Iraq. We follow Abu and his journey to help save the animals and the zoo during this terrifying time in the country. Abu is particularly found of the lions he looks after, hence the title "Father of Lions". This is current day history that I had not heard of prior to reading this book. It is a very important story. It is heartbreaking, exciting, and hard to read at times, but I also think that the story is one that needs to be heard by everyone. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the current history of Iraq and to anyone interested in the civil affects ISIS has caused in the area.