From Rock Bottom to the Wild: A Series Featured Among the Best Addiction Memoirs
The Will of Heaven Series by Debbie Ethell
Book One: The Will of Heaven
Book Two: Elephant Mountain
🐘 The Elephant Connection
Since I was eight, I have followed the lives of a group of 400 wild elephants in Kenya through books and research. What began as a search to understand elephants became a journey of discovering who I am. As I share the stories of my wild friends, I remember that anything is possible; as long as there is breath, there is always hope.
For Readers Of: The Elephant Whisperer and immersive, true stories of wildlife conservation.
🍷 The Recovery Journey
This is the story of how I survived homelessness, addiction, and the courtrooms of my youth; returned to school with a fifth-grade education; graduated at the top of my class as a scientist at 41; and finally found my destiny … to the grass plains of Kenya. Elephants saved my life. Now I am on a mission to save theirs, and staying sober is the only path that allows me to fulfill that mission.
For Readers Of: Wild, Lit—unfiltered addiction memoirs and stories of personal transformation.
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Listed in the Top 20 Best-Selling Audiobooks on Audible!
Amazon Verified Customer Reviews
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“The Ultimate Elephant Book”
“Ethell wrings out tears, ignites gales of laughter, tells stories of unbelievable heroism and courage and tragedy, and tops everything off with a great elephant mystery.”
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“Treat Yourself and Read This Book”
“This was one of the best books I’ve had the pleasure to read. This book was filled with inspiration, dedication, motivation, and information. It touches the heart with the power and connection built on empathy and helping others.”
Why Readers Love This Series
A powerful nonfiction series that blends real-life elephant stories with personal human experience.
Among the most moving memoirs to read, exploring resilience, transformation, and connection.
Combines unforgettable elephant stories with depth, meaning, and true-life inspiration.
FAQ’s
Yes, they are based on my own real experiences in elephant conservation and personal transformation.
The series is generally recommended for readers aged 11 and older, as it deals with some mature and emotionally difficult themes. While it is accessible to older children and teens, certain material may be disturbing, so parental guidance is advised. The books also explore challenging real-life events and reflect the idea that understanding difficult history is important, even when it is uncomfortable.
They combine real elephant stories and science with my own deeply personal experience of getting sober.
Yes! They are often chosen as good books to read for book clubs due to their themes of resilience and transformation and, of course, the powerful elephant stories.