Books
"If you are looking for books for the uncommitted, or for the young, the innocent or the cynical, perhaps these are the best opening wedges to break through into their lives" - -George N. Marshall, The Human Quest
Animals, Nature & Albert Schweitzer 
Editing and Commentary by Ann Cottrell Free
Flying Fox Press, 2000
Soft cover, 96 pages, Sixty-three illustrations.
$13.95 post-paid
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About this book:
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.
What others have said about this book:
"You can be proud of your work. It will help to bring the thoughts and philosophy of my father to many people of different ages and interests and will spur them on to work for a better understanding for each living being's needs." - Rhena Schweitzer Miller
"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
"I always wanted to know more about Dr. Schweitzer and the good things he did for animals. Now I know him as a friend." - Lisa Dellasanta, Eighth grade, Rockville, MD
"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
No Room, Save in the Heart 
Poetry and Prose on Reverence for Life - Animals, Nature & Humankind
By Ann Cottrell Free
Flying Fox Press, 1987
Soft cover, 138 pages, Fully illustrated with line drawings.
$10.95 post-paid
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About this book:
Selections in this beautifully illustrated and presented book reflect moments of deep sorrow and bright joy over the animal, nature and human condition.
The author bears witness in these poems and brief essays to irreverence for life as she has done - in a different writing style - in newspaper and magazine articles, other books and testimony before legislative bodies. She brings new vision to the commonplace. Controlled and compelling, she speaks the language of the heart, where most meaningful action begins.
The book is divided into five sections: "The House of Life," "Sunlight Still in His Eyes," "The Quality of Mercy," "Joy to the World," and "The Ways of Love."
What others have said about this book:
"The power of this book lies in the stark contrast between the beauty of the natural world and the often grim results of our human stewardship. Images conjured up on one page bring a smile to the heart, those on the next, hurt...This is a thought-provoking book that will leave a lasting impression with those who read it." - Dr. Jane Goodall, Director Gombe Stream Research Center, Tanzania
"Yours is a moving and useful book. Thanks for a fine blow in a good cause." - May Sarton, Author and Poet
"It is so articulate that the very pages seem to shimmer. It is a book to keep and re-read and tell others about." - John Gleiber, Animal Welfare Institute Quarterly
"This is a book of wonder, suffering, joy and sorrow; a book about communion with nature...It awakens the heart of compassion." - Dr. Michael W. Fox, Humane Society of the United States
" Those who feel a kinship and tenderness for all living things will not read her words without tears." - Lois Stevenson, the Newark Sunday Star Ledger
Forever the Wild Mare 
By Ann Cottrell Free
Flying Fox Press 2005
In press. Illustrated, 190 pages. Soft back.
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About this book:
This exciting, award-winning, ground breaking, all-age story has helped to stimulate interest in natural habitat zoos, endangered species, Buddhism, prehistoric cave paintings, ways to curb juvenile crime, respect for nature and animals, and U.S. Congress' law-making. Set in the nation's capital, the book makes excursions into Central Asia and pre-historic Europe. First published by Dodd, Mead, 1963.
Jebby Andrews, a transplanted junior high student, tries to re-connect with his rural Shenandoah County, Virginia roots by becoming friends with the lonely Mongolian wild horse at the close-by National Zoo. An endangered species (Equus przewalski) this ancient breed has remained unrideable since days of the prehistoric cave paintings at Lascaux, France. Jebby wants to liberate the mare from her barren paddock and also ride her despite warnings from a wise Tibetan lama and kilted Scottish Central Asian explorer-ecologist who fear for the boy, who is already being harassed by a gang of roaming boys.
Jebby continues to seek his twin goals, leading to exciting midnight adventures at the Zoo and Washington's famed Rock Creek Park. This involves a U.S. senator, his young daughter, a Mongolian yurt, a Bactrian camel, redemption of the gang-leader and Jebby's fate as a bronco buster.
This fast-paced, well-researched prophetic novel has a timeless, close-to-nature quality. It has brought enthusiastic response from students of all ages. Its author was a founder of the Friends of the National Zoo and a well known nature and animal protection writer.
What others have said about this book:
"In Forever the Wild Mare, Ann Cottrell Free combines a unique setting, interesting characters, and moving plot to illustrate in youthful terms, what can be done in the Nation's Capital to provide a constructive program for the city's restless youth, while revitalizing a decrepit zoo...there is a wealth of factual information in this book of fiction - from remote areas of the world through the pages of history and back to Embassy Row in Washington, D.C...adults and youth alike will enjoy -- Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, William O. Douglas (1898-1980), in his review of the first edition in Defenders of Wildlife News Bulletin.
"A really good book. It has so many exciting parts; I'm not really sure which is my favorite." - Easton McAllister, Duveneck School, Palo Alto, CA
"Set in the National Zoo and Rock Creek Park, with the nation's capital crowding around, Free has done a really fantastic job of creating a sort of mystical global atmosphere that ranges from the plains of Central Asia, to the soft hills of Virginia to the rugged Scottish Highlands." - J.R. McAdory Jr., the Birmingham News
"For horse lovers, be they boys or girls, this is a must. For the smaller group of camel lovers it will also be delightful reading. Moreover, if you like Scotsmen, Buddhist lamas, United States Senators, delinquent boys or moral lessons - 'such here you'll find.' The fact is that, with the prodigality of the beginner in the children's field, the author has crammed enough themes, history, characters and 'moralitez' into one book to provide fodder for a whole bookshelf." -- Helen A. Monsell, Richmond Times-Dispatch
"It won't take readers long to understand why the publishers of this novel awarded it the Boys' Life writing award." -- Mildred Ladner, Tulsa World
Since Silent Spring: Our Debt to Albert Schweitzer & Rachel Carson
By Ann Cottrell Free
Flying Fox Press 2007
In press. 18 pages. Soft back.
PDF of text available here
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About this booklet:
Bound text of a speech delivered by Ann Cottrell Free to an international Albert Schweitzer symposium - "Reverence for Life: Ethical Solutions to Environmental Problems" - Sponsored by the Albert Schweitzer Institute for the Humanities and the United Nations Environment Programme. United Nations Headquarters and St. Bartholmew's Church, New York, August 13 - 14, 1992.
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