"My Family and Other Animals" is a memoir by British naturalist Gerald Durrell, first published in 1956. The book recounts Durrell's childhood on the Greek island of Corfu in the 1930s, where he lived with his family for five years. The memoir focuses on Durrell's love for nature and animals, and his various adventures on the island, which included encounters with scorpions, snakes, and other creatures. The book also depicts the eccentricities of Durrell's family, including his overbearing mother and his eldest brother, Larry, who was a writer. Throughout the memoir, Durrell's witty and humorous writing style shines through, making it a delightful and entertaining read. "My Family and Other Animals" is considered a classic of English literature, and has been adapted for television and stage.
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