Elephants in the Hourglass: A Journey of Reckoning and Hope Along the Himalaya

“Nuanced, wise, and enthralling, Elephants in the Hourglass is Kim Frank’s extraordinary memoir about her adventures investigating the plight of Asian elephants in northeastern India—inquiries that run alongside accounts of personal healing, letting go of control, humorous self-doubts, and Frank’s struggle to balance her calling as a writer abroad with her love for her daughters in Idaho. Sharp observations fill this powerful book that explains that Asian elephants, including those in the eastern Himalayas, are moving toward extinction at an exponential rate. Elephants in the Hourglass is a captivating environmental memoir that addresses global issues related to technology, development, culture change, and gender roles in addition to examining the decline of an endangered species.” -- Foreword Reviews “A journey is often a test of patience and fortitude. To travel along with Kim Frank and share her experience finding wild elephants is mesmerizing.” -- Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, New York Times bestselling author of When Elephants Weep “Insightful and deeply moving, Kim Frank’s exploration of the elephant-human conflict for the Asian elephants is a rare blend of empathy and ecological awareness. I couldn’t put this book down! It’s a timely reminder that conservation is about finding balance, and this story offers hope for how we might achieve it.” -- Rannva Joermundsson, cave diver, explorer, and co-founder of Nixie Expeditions “Kim Frank has an incredible gift for writing in a way that immerses you completely, making you feel as though you’ve stepped into the book and are standing right beside her. In today’s post-truth world, the search for perspectives on truth is more important than ever. Kim captures this beautifully in Elephants in the Hourglass, taking you with her on every step of the journey.”  -- Alexandra Climent, founder, Endangered Rainforest Rescue, NPO “Kim’s constant dedication to bringing this story to light with sensitivity and through a deeply personal lens shows true tenacity. Her journey is one of love and compassion, driven by the desire to protect these magnificent beings through deeper understanding.” -- Kartiki Gonsalves, Academy Award–winning filmmaker of The Elephant Whisperers “Kim Frank has a keen eye and a keener heart. This book is her gift to these majestic creatures. And to us as well.” -- Steve Searles and Chris Erskine, bestselling authors of What the Bears Know