Animals, Nature and Albert Schweitzer

By: Ann Cottrell Free

Narrated by: Steven Vox

This unique and highly-acclaimed small volume shows — primarily through Dr. Schweitzer's own words — how his philosophy of "reverence for life" developed, from childhood, as his long life unfolded.

It demonstrates how the philosopher-physician-musician carried out his philosophy at his African hospital, in Europe and the U.S.A and how he inspired the animal protection and environmental awakening.

It describes his bond with individual animals and how he coped with the paradox of the "will-to-live" vs. "the will-to-live."

His memorable words, the sensitive commentary and the appealing photographs combine to present forcefully and gracefully Dr. Schweitzer's guidance to all persons troubled by disrespect of the natural word and all that dwell therein.

This book, which was originally published in 1982, has gone into eight printings.

©2013 Elissa Blake Free (P)2025 Elissa Blake Free

Critic reviews

"Ann captured hearts and minds with her wonderful Animals, Nature & Albert Schweitzer . That book is on my shelf and should be on everyone's gift list for any occasion." - Ingrid Newkirk, co-founder, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals

"It is excellent, absolutely out of this world, and I am very delighted with it." - The Rev. George Marshall, co-author, Schweitzer - A Biography

"It should be in the hands of everyone able to read, not only in this country, but everywhere." - John Karefa-Smart, M.D., former Assistant Director General, World Health Organization