Adriana was born in the Netherlands, grew up in South Africa, and earned her qualification as a veterinarian at the University of Pretoria's Onderstepoort campus. With experience as a veterinarian in South Africa, Australia, and the United Kingdom, this book chronicles her life working with lions—from cubs to adults. It showcases the emotional toll of being a veterinarian and wildlife rehabilitator, culminating in a gruelling court case to save the life of one of these lions.