![]() We learn of the horror of the illegal business of trafficking in the illegal trade of exotic animals for huge sums of money. His emotions swung from extremes of very deep lows of sorrow to high levels of joy marked by obsessiveness, (but with admirable and good results). It was apparent while reading this book that Mr.Sekyer has an inordinate empathy for animals. As a teacher, and in his actions he serves as a role model. Sekyer the world would not see so many animal species becoming extinct, and more school children would be inspired to take a greater interest in the world and ways they could help even in their own communities. His example hopefully will inspire his students and readers of this book to find ways to make small changes at home or abroad. The author is an inspiration, showing that although one person alone cannot change the world, everyone through compassion and dedication can make small changes for the better. It concerned the author that Manno was sleeping alone in a cage, was isolated from others of his kind, and that ISIS armies were quite close to the area. He immediately bonded with the chimp, and his deep compassion and love for the animal led to a four-year struggle to save the animal and to remove him in a sanctuary in Africa to live out his life in a natural setting with other animals of the same species. His most prolonged and heart-wrenching task started when he met a young chimpanzee, Manno, in a zoo in Kurdistan. In Kabul, Afghanistan he adopted a stray dog and her puppies he found in a ditch, bringing them home to Canada. In Sierra Leone, he managed to bring healthy running water to the school area along with a laptop and internet service. Spencer Sekyer spent time teaching in Sierra Leone, Afghanistan and as a veterinary assistant in Kurdistan. His wife supported him emotionally as he set out to volunteer as a teacher overseas in impoverished and war-torn spots, and she even did some separate volunteer work herself in Uganda. He had met his soul mate while walking his beloved dog in the park and they bonded over their love for their pets. The story of a man employed as a social studies teacher in Canada who set out to experience the world and share his insights with his students. Facing resistance at every turn, and with ISIS closing in on Duhok, Spencer finally set in motion an international effort to get his friend to safety, before it was too late.īursting with compassion, inspiration, and courage, Saving Manno is a testament to the fact that every one of us has the power to change lives and make the world a better place. Determined to get Manno back to his home, Spencer began to investigate the shadowy, dangerous world of global animal trafficking. After stumbling into a local zoo, Spencer formed an unlikely bond with Manno, a young chimpanzee who had been kidnapped from his family in central Africa and sold into captivity. In Duhok, Kurdistan, Spencer’s journey took a new turn. ![]() Each time, Spencer returned home a little wiser, a little more emotionally mature, and a little more ready to give back to a world that had given him so much. He traveled to Sierra Leone to volunteer in a local school, followed by trips to the West Bank, Afghanistan, and Haiti. Realizing he still had much to learn about the world, Spencer set out to explore its most dangerous areas. Spencer returned to school and became a teacher. But when his athletic career ended, he found himself seeking new goals. He grew up in a small town, where many of his days were spent hunting in the woods and pursuing his dream of becoming a professional athlete. An inspiring and uplifting memoir about one small-town teacher’s eye-opening travels around the world and his relentless efforts to rescue a chimp in danger.Īs a child, Spencer Sekyer’s world was a simple one. ![]()
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