| The Parrot Who Owns Me: The Story of a Relationship Contributor(s): Burger, Joanna (Author) |
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ISBN: 0375760253 ISBN-13: 9780375760259 Publisher: Random House Trade OUR PRICE: $18.05 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2002 Annotation: Seventeen years ago, when she adopted a neglected, orphaned thirty-year-old parrot named Tiko, the internationally renowned ornithologist Joanna Burger entered one of the most complex relationships of her life. Sullen and hostile when he entered Dr. Burger's home, Tiko gradually warmed up, courting her during mating season, nursing her vigilantly through a bout with Lyme disease, and for a while even fighting her husband for her attentions. In time theirs was a relationship of deep mutual trust. The Parrot Who Owns Me is Joanna and Tiko's story, as well as the story of the science of birds, and of parrots in particular. Woven into the narrative are insights and fascinating revelations from Dr. Burger's work--not only about parrots, but also about what it means to be human. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Pets | Birds - Body, Mind & Spirit | Inspiration & Personal Growth - Biography & Autobiography | Personal Memoirs |
| Dewey: 636.686 |
| LCCN: 2003267558 |
| Physical Information: 0.53" H x 5.57" W x 7.26" (0.40 lbs) 272 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - New Age |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Seventeen years ago, when she adopted a neglected, orphaned thirty-year-old parrot named Tiko, the internationally renowned ornithologist Joanna Burger entered one of the most complex relationships of her life. Sullen and hostile when he entered Dr. Burger's home, Tiko gradually warmed up, courting her during mating season, nursing her vigilantly through a bout with Lyme disease, and for a while even fighting her husband for her attentions. In time theirs was a relationship of deep mutual trust. The Parrot Who Owns Me is Joanna and Tiko's story, as well as the story of the science of birds, and of parrots in particular. Woven into the narrative are insights and fascinating revelations from Dr. Burger's work--not only about parrots, but also about what it means to be human. |