• Wesley the Owl

  • The Remarkable Love Story of an Owl and His Girl
  • By: Stacey O'Brien
  • Narrated by: Renée Raudman
  • Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (236 ratings)

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Wesley the Owl

By: Stacey O'Brien
Narrated by: Renée Raudman
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Publisher's summary

Written with the same heartwarming sentiment that made the memoir Marley & Me a runaway best seller, biologist and owl expert Stacey O'Brien chronicles her rescue of an adorable, abandoned baby barn owl - and their astonishing and unprecedented 19-year life together.
©2008 Stacey O'Brien (P)2008 Tantor

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Maybe good for children

I listened to, and loved "Marley and Me."
I have to admit that I did not listen to the second half of "Wesley the Owl". I had to stop because I found this book very infantile. Perhaps part of the blame belongs to the narrator, who has a very sing-songy diction, suitable for children. I quickly started thinking that the author is more than a little kooky and that she way over-anthropomorphized Wesley.

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I loved the story of Wesley the Owl

I never write reviews, but generally read a few if i don't know the author. I loved this book! I have birds and could totally relate to the authors view of Wesley. I started listening to it yesterday afternoon and couldn't stop. If you don't love birds it might not be for you, but if u love animals and connect with them,this book is charming and insighful. I would recommend this book to people that love animals or have school aged children. it is a wonderful story.

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Charming and informative

Surprising and informative in its revelation of the abilities of a barn owl, charming in the experience of an intimate relationship, "Wesley the Owl" is delightfully read. I'm still musing over many memorable events of a shared life.

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Disappointing

As an animal lover I couldn’t believe that Stacey kept Wesley in a room with other caged small birds. She mentions in the beginning that she would need to find homes for the the other birds but didn’t. Then two years later she witnesses Wesley killing one of her defenseless finches. This upset me so much I stopped reading. I would not recommend this book and I hope to get my money back.

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I’m a sucker, I guess....

I absolutely disappeared into this book; I mean TOTALLY ceased to pay attention to everything else going on around me! A sizeable amount of the story, I heard through my earbuds, mostly during physical therapy sessions. Another big chunk, my two teenaged grandchildren heard in my car as I trundled them from orthodontist to library to meeting their Dad to transfer custody. Since I live some thirty country miles from town, those jaunts involved lots of quiet time. I was amazed when they came out of their tablets and listened to the book instead!
The narrator was absolutely perfect, capturing the emotion as well as the excitement and scientific basis for various events and observations.
I love animal stories, not tearjerkers, but those that involve learning and building bridges between species.... this will be, and should be, a classic. It is perfect for almost anyone that can sit still long enough to listen to the individual events and sections. For the younger audience, that will break il into just about perfect lengths for restless kiddos.
LOVED THIS BOOK!! Multiply the stars, because three of us loved it!

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4 the love of bitds

I have a 24-year relationship with my parrot who also thinks of me as my mate.
I just re-read the book for the 2nd time.
This story made me laugh, made me cry. The story is well told, well written. I came to love Stacey &Wesley. I miss them already. Narration is GREAT & I usually do not like female narrators as they mimic male voices.
Story is A+++
It is "The Way of The Owl. "

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Very good listen!

This books reader has a nice voice to listen to. The book is a nice read that takes you into the life of raising an owl and the relationship that was formed in the heartfelt story. Would recommend for any owl/animal lover.

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Amazing!!!

Oh my! How I loved this book!

Great story filled with emotion. The writing is wonderful!

The narration is fantastic. Emotions are felt in the words. I felt like I was having a conversation with her; her voice was natural and full of life.

I am so glad I bought the audio version of this book! I thoroughly enjoyed it!

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Beautiful

This book was educational but at the same time it was so endearing - I just want to get an owl box for our backyard now!

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Eye Opening!

This was a charming little story. You really can understand the life and psychology of an owl.

However, this story made me sad. The woman in the story had a very unhealthy relationship with this little creature. Because of it, I don't think she could ever have a normal life. She is a very kind woman, but I felt sorry for her. She lost herself.

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