Book Talk: Walking with Gorillas

300 Funston Avenue,San Francisco CA 94118

25 April, 2023

Description

Join us at the Internet Archive at 300 Funston Avenue in San Francisco for an incredible conversation with this generation's next Dian Fossey. She is a world-renowned author, veterinarian & conservationist, Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka. With the release of her acclaimed book, "Walking with Gorillas", readers will enjoy an enlightening journey into the life of a veterinarian working with one of the world's most mysterious species - gorillas. 5:00 PM — Guest Reception with Author 6:00 PM — Walking With Gorillas Book Talk 7:00 PM — Book Signing  “I recommend this book to everyone interested in conservation, alleviating poverty, and the role of women in society. But perhaps most importantly, it is a truly inspiring story of how one determined and dedicated woman overcame many setbacks and faced many dangers to follow and realize her dream.” —JANE GOODALL, PhD, DBE and UN Messenger of Peace Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda’s first wildlife veterinarian, tells the remarkable story of her life protecting critically endangered mountain gorillas. In the face of discrimination in a male-dominated world, one woman’s passion and determination to build a brighter future offers inspiration and insights into what is truly possible for our planet when we come together. Dr. Gladys' book describes the path she took to improve the support system surrounding the health and well-being of the people surrounding Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and her work managing the NGO, Conservation Through Public Health, which protects gorillas. Walking with Gorillas is the story of a woman who has helped revolutionize conservation thorughout the world with a focus on hte integrated health of humans and wildlife. Dr. Kalema-Zikusoka is the winner of the 2022 Edinburgh Medal, is a 2021 United Nations Champion of the Earth, a National Geographic Explorer, and the recipient of the Sierra Club Earthcare Award. She has accomplished all this while attending to the health of the mountain gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and that of their human neighbors. Please note that this event will be held in person at the Internet Archive.