Birdie & Harlow

Life, Loss, and Loving My Dog So Much I Didn’t Want Kids (…Until I Did)

De: Taylor Wolfe

Narrado por: Taylor Wolfe

Duración: 7 h y 50 m

Resumen del Editor

“In this hilarious, uplifting memoir, Wolfe describes her intense bond with Harlow...as she grapples with the chaos of her 20s, marriage, and eventually new motherhood.”—Washington Post

“An engaging debut with a lighthearted memoir of her tender relationship with her dog, Harlow, and her rocky path to becoming a mother. . . . A sweet homage to a beloved pet.”—Kirkus Reviews

The funny and poignant story of one woman’s wonderfully codependent relationship with her dog–and what he taught her about chosen family and the reward of motherhood.

Birdie & Harlow is the story of a baby and a dog. But motherhood is never quite that simple. In Taylor Wolfe’s case, it’s a long, zigzagging and winding road.

Meant to be a last-minute anniversary gift for her then boyfriend (and now husband), the highly-energetic and loud-mouthed Vizla puppy named Harlow turns out to be the best snap decision twenty-year-old Taylor ever makes—and the beginning of the most epic friendship she ever has. As Wolfe’s resistance to 9-5’s and traditional adulthood grows, Harlow becomes the perfect companion for her eccentricities in a world that thrives on conformity. Wolfe’s twenties—full of pitfalls and surprises, sad days and silver linings—led her to the realization that life is too short to spend your days in a crate (or a cubicle), that parks are meant to be enjoyed, and most importantly, she wants to be a mom. But really, isn't she one already?

A charming and touching memoir, Birdie & Harlow is a tribute to the many expressions of modern motherhood, to both human and fur babies alike. Taylor’s story reminds all of us that life will surprise you and that families should come in every shape and size.

©2022 Taylor Wolfe (P)2023 HarperCollins Publishers

Wasn't expecting the tears

I knew I would laugh with this book, but the tears were unexpected. Taylor's human & storytelling drew me in - My favorite parts were the tender motherhood moments.

Amazing

What a wonderful storyteller! Thank you, Taylor for sharing your heartbreak and humor with us all. It was very relatable for me in many ways.

5 stars isn’t enough!!

This book fed my soul! I thought I loved Taylor Wolfe and her family before and I love them even more now!! This book was funny, beautiful, invigorating and kept me wanting more! I hope she writes more books because her style of writing is amazing. I loved hearing Harlow’s point of view! I might read it again I loved it so much!!!

❤️

I love that Taylor was the narrator- it wouldn’t be the same if anyone else was.
Geez, this audiobook made me cry so many times. Both/ for reasons related to love to a dog and all hardship connected with the parenthood.
I have no idea how Tay was able to read it out loud- I would cry as a baby!

SO good!

Taylor is an excellent story-teller — you can feel how much she loves Harlow! So relatable if you’re a dog mom and a human mom.

A perfect balance

I loved the honest story telling with the random lists thrown in. I also enjoyed discovering the rest of the story, things I wondered about as they were unfolding (if you follow Taylor on social media) are answered in the book.

Loved

Taylor did a fantastic job narrating this beautiful story full of heartache and love. Really hope there’s a sequel :)

Emotional and relatable. Great listen!

Such an enjoyable listen, thanks for sharing! Really enjoyed the journey and shared many laughs and tears.

Loved every second!

Wonderful book had me smiling, laughing and crying! 5 stars for sure! Can’t wait for the next

So special

I started listening to this book 4 weeks postpartum, which was either the best timing…or the worst-I’m leaning into it as it was meant to be. If you’ve ever loved a pet, this book is for you.