Who is the author of Water for Elephants?

Sara GruenWater for Elephants / AuthorSara Gruen is an author with dual Canadian and U.S. citizenship. Her books often deal with animals and she supports numerous charitable organizations that support animals and wildlife. She is a 2007 recipient of an Alex Award. Wikipedia

Is Water for Elephants book based on a true story?

Though the characters never feel fully fleshed out, the novel works as an unlikely fairy tale, filled with vivid details (many, Gruen has said, drawn from real life) about the day-to-day operations of a gimcrack Depression-era Most Spectacular Show on Earth.

When was Water for Elephants written?

Water for Elephants is the third novel by the Canadian–American author Sara Gruen. The book was published in 2006 by Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill. The historical fiction novel is a 20th century circus drama. Gruen wrote the book as part of the National Novel Writing Month.

How old is Sara Gruen?

About 53 years (1969)Sara Gruen / Age

Who is in Water for Elephants?

It stars Reese Witherspoon, Robert Pattinson, and Christoph Waltz. The film was released in the United States on April 22, 2011. It received mixed reviews from film critics and grossed $117 million worldwide for a budget of $38 million.

Why is the book called Water for Elephants?

Since “carry water for the elephants” is a joke for the circus workers, the title is symbolic more of the culture of the circus, as it keeps itself hidden from the rest of society even while it presents performances to society.

How old is Jacob in Water for Elephants?

93-year-old
Jacob Jankowski – The protagonist, a 93-year-old nursing home resident reminiscing on the time he spent as a circus veterinarian during the Great Depression.

What is the plot of Water for Elephants?

Jacob Jankowski (Robert Pattinson), a veterinary student, is close to graduating when a terrible tragedy forces him to leave school. With nowhere else to go, he hops on a passing train and finds it belongs to a traveling circus. Jacob takes a job as an animal caretaker and meets Marlena (Reese Witherspoon), a beautiful circus performer. Their shared compassion for a special elephant named Rosie leads to love, but August (Christoph Waltz), Marlena’s cruel husband, stands in their way.Water for Elephants / Film synopsis

How old is Marlena in Water for Elephants?

Marlena Rosenbluth, an elephant and horse rider with Benzini Brothers. Twenty-one years old in 1931, she is from a Catholic family and has been married for four years to August Rosenbluth, who is a decade older than she. Marlena’s parents disown her when she leaves home to marry a Jewish man.

Why can’t elephants carry water?

To carry water for elephants would be such a strenuous, nearly impossible task; elephants can drink enormous amounts of water. Jacob was given a huge secret to carry: Rosie’s murder of August.

Who is Barbara in Water for Elephants?