“What the Parrot Told Alice” was published in 1996 to enthusiastic reviews from the environmental community. Because the book encourages young readers to become involved in environmental issues, the United Federation of Teachers Humane Education Committee highly recommends “What the Parrot Told Alice” for students in grades 4 to 12. Early reviews of “What the Orangutan Told Alice,” published October 2001, have been overwhelmingly favorable as well. To read what Jane Goodall, actress and animal advocate Betty White, Amory Lovins of the Rocky Mountain Institute and Shirley McGreal, chairwoman of the International Primate Protection League have to say about “What the Orangutan Told Alice” please click on the links below. Reviews What the Orangutan Told Alice Reviews What the Parrot Told Alice       Gomez, the “Man of Mertus,” is an orangutan without a plan. Gomez did not have enough rehabilitation training to live independently and has since been returned to Wanariset to sharpen his survival skills.