The Unauthorized Guide to the Inspiration Behind the Movie and Novel Water for Elephants

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. This book introduces Sara Gruen's novel, Water for Elephants, as well as the movie of the same name, starring Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon. It describes the real history that the story is based on: The Great Depression, Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus, Cornell University, and more. It provides information about literary influences on Water for Elephants, such as National Novel Writing Month and the Biblical story of Jacob. It discusses other concepts featured in the novel and movie: elephants, Polish language, trains, Jamaican ginger, veterinarians, and more. It also includes a biography of Sara Gruen, the author of the novel.

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