Jacob Jankowski is an elderly man, in a care home, when the circus comes to town. One of the other men living in the home mentions that he had carried water for elephants, and Jacob argues with him because he had worked for a circus.
Author Sara Gruen then takes us through Jacob's story with the circus through flashbacks as he waits with the rest of the residents to go to the circus. Jacob meets a variety of characters in the circus including Marlena, wife of one of the managers of the circus. He finds himself falling in love with her. This creates problems for both of them.
When Rosie, an elephant, joins the circus a new twist is thrown into the story. Jacob earns the respect of the various members of the circus with time, but also the animosity of August, husband of Marlena. The climax of the story is very surprising as is the sub-climax.
This is a well written story. A very good read that I am sure you will enjoy.
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