Terri Raines met and fell in love with Steve Irwin when she was on holiday in Australia.
Within a year she had left her wildlife rescue work in the United States, married Steve and joined him in his conservation work.
Terri recounts the unforgettable adventures they shared - wrangling venomous snakes, saving deadly crocodiles from poachers, swimming among humpback whales.
When Steve was tragically killed by a stingray in 2006, whilst filming off the Australian coast, the world was shocked and saddened.
With grace, wit and candour, Terri portrays her husband as a devoted family man, a fervently dedicated environmentalist, a modest bloke who spoke to millions on behalf of those who could not speak for themselves.
Fitting tribute to a man adored by many.
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