Book Reviews: Snakes, Drugs & Rock ‘N’ Roll

The first part of herpetologist and wildlife champion Romulus Whitaker’s autobiography is a delightful read, cheeky and candid at all times

Whitaker describes a life in the wild, learning about his migratory existence and how psychedelics and politics met in 1960s America

Romulus Whitaker’s Snakes, Drugs and Rock ‘n’ Roll is a delightful tale of his exciting wildlife adventures and enduring love for India.

Romulus Whitaker’s biography is a thrilling narrative of his adventures, making one marvel at the audacity of it all

Romulus Whitaker speaks to Shevlin Sebastien about what made him write his memoir, the human fear of snakes, and how a 12-foot anaconda almost crushed him to death

Herpetologist and conservationist Romulus Whitaker has penned the first volume of his autobiography—’Snakes, Drugs and Rock ‘n’ Roll: My Early Years’—and it’s a rambunctious read

Wildlife conservationist Romulus Whitaker’s memoir is a captivating glimpse into his adventurous youth, brimming with a plethora of wild and unbelievable experiences

Fast-paced, the book revels in images (verbal and a few virtual ones put in); anecdotes pour forth like a river during monsoons.

Unconventional and adventurous, herpetologist Romulus Whitaker’s new book ‘Snakes, Drugs and Rock ‘N’ Roll: My Early Years’ is a candid reflection of his journey to becoming one of the most famous Indian conservationists.

Unique and interesting memoir

Unconventional and adventurous, herpetologist Romulus Whitaker’s new book Snakes, Drugs and Rock ‘N’ Roll: My Early Years is a candid reflection of his journey to becoming one of the most famous Indian conservationists.