Birdie & Harlow: Life, Loss, and Loving My Dog So Much I Didn't Want Kids (Until I Did)

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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 ofonewomans wonderfully codependent relationship with herdog and what he taught her about chosen family and the reward of motherhood.

Birdie & Harlowis the story of a baby and a dog.Butmotherhood is never quite that simple. In Taylor Wolfes case, its 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 Harlowturnsout to be the best snap decision twenty-year-old Taylor evermakesandthe beginning of the most epic friendship she everhas. As Wolfes resistance to 9-5s and traditional adulthood grows, Harlow becomes the perfect companion for her eccentricities in a world that thrives on conformity. Wolfes twentiesfull of pitfalls and surprises, sad days and silver liningsled her to the realization thatlife is too short to spend your days in a crate (or a cubicle), that parks are meant to be enjoyed, and most importantly, shewantsto be a mom. Butreally, isn'tshe one already

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

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"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 A crucial read for those who have ever loved a pet deeply and for those looking for a narrative about the importance of connections and relationships, especially the unexpected ones. Library Journal The buoyancy of Wolfe's warm, witty storytelling will keep readers rapt--tearing up one minute and laughing the nextBirdie & Harlowis a lively, spirited memoir about how a dog named Harlow rallied a young couple who faced many challenges on the way to parenthood. Shelf Awareness 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

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TAYLOR WOLFE is a professional funny person on the internet. She is the writer behind The Daily Tay blog and founder and creative director of online clothing stores, The Taylor Wolfe Shop and Chilly Wolfe. Her work has been featured in TODAY!, the Dodo, and more.