Doctors in the House
Out of the blue I got a note a few weeks ago from Nikki Patel who said she was a student at UPenn Vet School, had heard about The Lizard King on a Vietnam list-serv, and wondered if I’d like to talk to a few students. Sounded great but given the timing I wondered if I’d be talking to a half-empty classroom of pre-midterm zombies. I shouldn’t have worried. Nikki and co. filled a lecture hall, had lunch catered for everyone in attendance, and coordinated with my publisher and with the great Philly bookstore Joseph Fox Bookshop to have a post-talk signing. The students and faculty were fantastic. After my talk I had a chance to go to lunch with a group of students. The enthusiasm to do well by wildlife, not just as doctors, but as a matter of policy, was inspiring. Thanks to Nikki, Mar, Colin and others, and thanks to Eco-Vet, Special Species, and IVSA at Penn for supporting the program!
Tags: Appearances, Eco-vet, IVSA, Special Species, UPenn Vet School
October 24th, 2008 at 12:20 am
Mr. Christy-
I just finished your book (admittedly I should have been studying) and I thought it was fantastic. It’s rare that I sit and read a book so intently. Thank you for writing this book and telling a story that many people would know nothing about otherwise, and thanks again for coming to speak this week. I hope the publicity for this book continues to grow and that it makes everyone take a look at how connected we are and what one person does can impact the world so much.
-Colin