Birdie & Harlow

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

By: Taylor Wolfe

Narrated by: Taylor Wolfe

“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.

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.

Loved it! Laughed and CRIED!

Loved it!! Laughed and CRIED! Listened to the last hour and a half on the couch with my “Har”(Harley) dog who is NOT allowed on the couch. 😭❤️🐾

I’m obsessed

I loved this book from the first page until the end. I also cried way too much for a book but man is it well written, funny, and sweet.

Crying and laughing all the way

The parallels to my life’s ups and downs were uncanny and Taylor so eloquently and hilariously described how it feels to navigate this monumental moments. Once I started listening I couldn’t stop. Sobbing and laughing all the way.

What a great book full of humor and heartbreak

I was looking forward to listening to this book because I love Taylor’s humor and her love of dogs but was not ready to have to drive faster home as I listened to it because I was fighting big ugly tears and decided driving and bawling don’t mix.
I absolutely loved this book and the narration was perfect.