Camel Crazy: A Quest for Healing in the Secret World of Camels

In this page-turning odyssey, a mother on a mission travels the globe &; from Bedouin camps in the Middle East to Amish farms in Pennsylvania to camel-herder villages in India &; to obtain camel milk, which dramatically helps her son&;s autism symptoms. Chronicling bureaucratic roadblocks, adventure-filled detours, and Christina Adams&;s love-fueled determination, Camel Crazy explores why camels are cherished as family members and hailed as healers. Adams&;s work uncovers studies of camel milk for possible treatment of autism, allergies, diabetes, and immune dysfunction, as well as ancient traditions of healing. But the most fascinating aspect of Adams&;s discoveries is the gentle-eyed, mischievous camels themselves. Huge and often unpredictable, they are amazingly intelligent and adaptable. This moving and rollicking ode to &;camel people&; and the creatures they adore reveals the ways camels touch lives around the world. Includes users&; and buyers&; guides to camel&;s milk