“A fascinating look at animal intelligence, Pepperberg’s tale is also a love story between beings who sometimes ‘squabble like an old married couple’ but whose bond broke only with Alex’s death at 31. “A moving tribute that beautifully evokes ‘the struggles, the initial triumphs, the setbacks, the unexpected and often stunning achievements’ during a groundbreaking scientific endeavor.” - Publishers Weekly But his achievements got the better of me…Alex was a celebrity, and this book will surely please his legions of fans.” - New York Times Book Review Doolittle style, Alex was a revelation…This ornery reviewer tried to resist Alex’s charms on principle. “To anyone who’s dreamed of talking with the animals, Dr. with the affectionate understanding that children instinctively possess.” - Michiko Kakutani, New York Times “ book movingly combines the scientific detail of a researcher.
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