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Conspiracy of Lemurs
Turning a Conservation Dream into Reality
by Penelope Bodry-Sanders and Fiona Brady
A Conspiracy of Lemurs is the captivating memoir of Penelope Bodry-Sanders, who found her life's purpose at 49—creating a viable safety net for species on the brink of extinction. The book blends natural history narrative with the transformative journey of a woman who harnessed her passions into meaningful action.
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REVIEWS
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A Conspiracy of Lemurs is an honest, diverting, and instructional memoir that chronicles both Penelope’s unique personal pathway and her organization’s trajectory—from a wishful concept to an internationally recognized model for protecting the most endangered primates on the planet.
DR. GEORGE SCHALLER,
Wildlife Conservation Society
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I love Penelope-Bodry Sanders’ honest accounting of a most fascinating and unexpected life story. When confronted with the calamitous circumstances facing all lemurs, this former nun and actress/singer shifts focus entirely. A Conspiracy of Lemurs is proof positive that embracing one’s passion with tenacity and vision does make a difference in this world. I thoroughly enjoyed the journey.
SIR RICHARD BRANSON Founder of Virgin Group,
Wildlife Advocate
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If you think you know how primatologists find their way, prepare to reset your compass. Penelope Bodry-Sanders’ endearing memoir makes for one of the most eccentric and enchanting tales I have ever read—a must for anyone who cares about the wild.
JOHN HEMINWAY
Writer, Filmmaker, Conservationist
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Penelope in Madagascar, 2001
Penelope Bodry-Sanders is Founder and retired Executive Director of the Lemur Conservation Foundation (LCF), which was established in 1996 and is dedicated to the preservation and conservation of the primates of Madagascar through captive breeding, scientific research, education, and art.
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Prior to founding LCF, Penelope worked for nineteen years at the American Museum of Natural History, primarily as Education Coordinator for its international educational-travel program. She continues her Museum affiliation as a Field Associate in the Division of Anthropology.
Fiona fossil hunting, 2023
Fiona Brady began her career as an editorial staffer at various magazines, including New York, SELF, Health, and TV Guide. She has also stage-managed Off and Off-Off-Broadway productions, helped run a dreidel factory beneath the Manhattan Bridge, and installed climate-resilient green roofs around New York City.
Her fascination with the natural world led her to the American Museum of Natural History where she wore assorted hats over eighteen years—as a press officer, specimen-loans manager, writer/editor, and organizer of innumerable biodiversity conferences.
MEDIA
For any media inquiries, please contact Penelope Bordy-Sanders:
Movies, interviews, podcasts and more...
Lemurs of Madagascar and their Conservation: An Interview with Penelope Bodry-Sanders
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Across Continents: Madagascar
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Conservation Across Continents: The Myakka Reserve
CONTACT
For any media inquiries, please contact Penelope Bodry-Sanders:
For information about the Lemur Conservation Foundation www.LemurReserve.org
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