The chimpanzee chronicles : stories of heartbreak and hope from behind the bars
(Book)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

An anthology of 25 stories from around the world that present a behind-the-scenes look at the physical, emotional, and psychological lives of captive chimps that were used win biomedical research, the entertainment industry, and the exotic pet trade. The stories bear witness to the unjust treatment and suffering the chimps have gone through, the healing many experienced once retired into sanctuary, and the transformations of the caregivers themselves. On a larger scale, the book is about animal sentience, compassion, hope, and the possibility of change.--Publisher.