Water for elephants has two plots going on, both starring the same main character, jacob. Water for elephants widescreen, dolby, ac3, dubbed on. Water for elephants, 2007, sara gruen water for elephants is a historical novel by sara gruen, written as part of national novel writing month. For his 2011 film water for elephants, starring reese. Setup for the kelly miller circus began early in the morning of june 22. It stars reese witherspoon, robert pattinson, and christoph waltz. An atmospheric, gritty, and compelling novel of starcrossed lovers, set in the circus world circa 1932, by the bestselling author of riding lessons. Water for circus vargas, the second screening around. I read water for elephants for our book club, and i expected it to be as slow, dull, and superficial as most of the other books we have read. Water for elephants by sara gruen is a must read a story about a 90yearold man remembering his days with a circus during the great depression. Against all odds, a veterinary student pattinson and a beautiful circus performer from a bygone era witherspoon, meet and fall in love through their shared compassion for a special.
Water for elephants resembles stealth hits like the giants house, by elizabeth mccracken, or the lovely bones, by alice sebold, books that combine outrageously whimsical premises with crowdpleasing romanticism. Used textbooks do not come with supplemental materials. Told within the frame of an elderly man in a nursing home recounting memories of his youth, water for elephants centers on jacob, a 23year old student at cornell university pursuing a career as a veterinarian. In one plot, jacob is a young guy just starting out in the world. Ostroff was the stunt double in an iron jaw routine for actress reese witherspoon in the 2011 movie water for elephants, also starring christoph waltz, hal. The story is told as a series of memories by jacob jankowski, a 93yearold man who lives in a nursing home. George landkascoronas, kerren mckeeman, rebecca ostroff, bianca sapetto, katia sereno, vladimir sizov, sebastien stella. These book club discussion questions reveal important details about water for elephants. Water for elephants is one of my most favorite books. Water for elephants francis lawrence 024543943570 hpb. View rebecca ostroff s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. It stars reese witherspoon, robert pattinson, and christoph waltz the film was released in the united states on april 22, 2011. I wanted to like the film better than when i first saw it in a theater, where i could not hit a pause button and replay to be sure. When jacob jankowski, recently orphaned and suddenly adrift, jumps onto a passing train, he enters a world of freaks, drifters, and misfits, a secondrate circus.
Rebecca ostroff has been performing as an aerialist since 1987. When jacob is informed on the day of his last final exam that his parents died in a car crash and left behind massive debts, he jumps. Jacob, the books narrator and protagonist, worked as a vet and trainer of sorts at a circus. Books similar to water for elephants water for elephants. Sarasota circus performer to appear on little big shots. Use these book club discussion questions on water for elephants to lead your book clubs conversation on the story.
At its finest, water for elephants resembles stealth hits like the giants house, by elizabeth mccracken, or the lovely bones, by alice sebold, books. Winner of the 2007 bookbrowse diamond award for most popular book. Water for elephants francis lawrence 024543740759 hpb. Give me fake good and thrilling circus over fake big top disaster flick circus owner from hell. Water for elephants is a historical novel by sara gruen, written as part of national novel writing month.
Rebecca ostroff aerialist rebecca ostroff linkedin. A national bestseller in canada and a new york times bestseller in the united states, this is a book destined to become a beloved fiction classic. Weve probably all seen a movie and wished it were 40 minutes shorter or read a book and thought, damn, this really could have been condensed and lost nothing. The enchanting miss rebecca or becky as she is known to her friends and family performed her single trapeze act for 31 years. The film, however, has left me wanting to read it, so it must have got something right. Circus setup takes time and effort the jefferson chronicle. Water for elephants is a 2011 american romantic drama film directed by francis lawrence. Possible loose bindings, highlighting, cocked spine or torn dust jackets. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover rebecca s. A thousand splendid suns, memory keepers daughter, etc.
The denver post so compelling, so detailed and vivid, that i couldnt bear to be torn away from it for a single minute. You can even see the elephants eyelashes from where you sit. Water for elephants ladies and gentlemen by 20th century. Rebecca ostroff is an actress, known for water for elephants 2011. Water for elephants widescreen, dolby, ac3, dubbed on tcm. Water for elephants 2011 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The iron jaw got her the job as iron jawaerialist in the movie water for elephants and a chance to perform on steve harveys little big shots forever young. Water for elephants 2011 cast 186 reese witherspoon. Water for elephants is a 2011 american romantic drama film directed by francis lawrence and written by richard lagravenese, based on sara gruens 2006 novel of the same name.
One of the standout stars on the roster is rebecca ostroff, an aerialist, who also appeared in the hit movie about the circus life, water for elephants. Water for elephants by francis lawrence francis lawrence. Academy award winners reese witherspoon and christoph waltz join robert pattinson the twilight saga for this epic tale of forbidden love based on sara gruens acclaimed best seller. Water for elephants is a rich surprise, a delightful gem springing from a fascinating footnote to history that absolutely deserved to be mined. With a showmans expert timing, gruen saves a terrific revelation for the final pages, transforming a glimpse of americana.
Buy water for elephants dvd widescreen, dolby, ac3, dubbed at. I hate being so enamored with a book and then a crappy movie version comes along and tarnishes it. This section contains mature content and you need to be at least 17 years old. Cast and crew credits for water for elephants, 2011, directed by francis lawrence, with george landkascoronas, kerren mckeeman, hal holbrook, at turner classic movies. Additional activities for families included early access to elephant rides as well as the opportunity to watch them eat their breakfast.
The title, water for elephants, is almost a little inside joke with the reader once weve finished the book, that is. Rebecca ostroff trapeze the great american circus by treenaweena. When siddalee walker, oldest daughter of vivi abbott walker, yaya extraordinaire, is interviewed in the new york times. Water for elephants starring robert pattinson and reese. Rebecca ostroff celebrity profile check out the latest rebecca ostroff photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Richard lagravenese wrote the screenplay, which was based on sara gruens 2006 novel of the same name. Water for elephants, dvd, widescreen, dolby, ac3, dubbed, drama, 024543740681. I decided to not watch the movie when i heard it was coming out simply because i didnt want to possibly ruin the experience id had with the book if the movie wasnt uptopar. Water for elephants is an enchanting pageturner, the kind of book that creates a world that engulfs you from the first page to the last. Inside youll find 30 daily lessons, 20 fun activities, 180 multiple choice questions, 60 short essay questions, 20 essay questions, quizzeshomework assignments, tests. Ringmaster rebecca ostroff spoke to the crowd about her personal background in the circus business and what viewers could expect.
Veterinary school student jacob meets and falls in. Based on the acclaimed bestseller, water for elephants presents an unexpected romance in a uniquely compelling setting. Christoph waltz as august powers water for elephants. Bill ballantine, wiki article about his art works and writing cathy day, the circus in winter sara gruen, water for elephants douglas mcpherson, circus mania this book is available in print and kindle editions. Perhaps the most special thing for her is that her family also performs.
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