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The Parrot Who Owns Me : The Story of a Relationship by Joanna Burger (2001, Hardcover)

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"Birds are my passion," says Joanna Burger, "but parrots are my weakness." Fifteen years ago, when se adopted a neglected, orphaned thirty-six year old parrot named Tiko, she entered on of the most complex relationships of her life. Sullen and hostile when he entered Dr. Burger's home, Tiko gradually warmed as she carefully persuaded him of her good intentions. Eventually he courted her, building nests inside household furniture during mating season and trying to coax her into them. He nursed her vigilantly through a bout with Lyme disease, regularly preening each strand of hair on the pillow as she slept. For a while he even fought her husband for her attentions, but eventually theirs became a relationship of deep mutual trust. The Parrot Who Owns Me is also the story of the science of birds, and of parrots in particular (America's third most commonly owned pet, after cats and dogs). Woven into the narrative are insights and fascinating revelations from Joanna Burger's work - not only about parrots, but about what it means to be human. By turns delightful, hilarious, touching, and enlightening, The Parrot Who Owns Me introduces us to an unforgettable bird and his human companion, whose friendships tells us much about ourselves.

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Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0679463305
ISBN-13
9780679463306
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1821705

Product Key Features

Book Title
Parrot Who Owns Me : the Story of a Relationship
Author
Joanna Burger
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Birds, Animals / General
Publication Year
2001
Genre
Nature, Pets
Number of Pages
256 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
7.2in
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
12.4 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Sf473.P3b87 2001
Reviews
"Burger manages to make the story of her relationship with her pet, Tiko, into one of the warmest, funniest and weirdest memoirs of the year... This book is a must-have for bird-lovers and a fun read for everyone else." --Publisher's Weekly
Copyright Date
2001
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
00-050277
Dewey Decimal
636.6/865
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes

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This is a wonderful book for anyone who loves the creatures of our planet and wants to learn about responsibility to other living things. Wonderful book for young people. Inspiring and heartwarming.
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