Because of Nickel: The Adventures of a Used Turtle Salesman

Because of Nickel, the adventures of a Used Turtle Salesman, is the story of the author’s lifelong attachment to his animal friends and his decade long quest to fi nd homes for non- releasable sea turtles like his friend Nickel the sea turtle at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium. A continuation of Jim Gamlin’s preceding book, A Home for Nickel, this story chronicles the many dedicated animal care people he meets during his journey along with the often poignant story of a life fully surrendered to his animal companions.