The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill: A Love Story . . . with Wings

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Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 598 EAN: 9781400081707 ISBN: 140008170X Label: Three Rivers Press Manufacturer: Three Rivers Press Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 304 Publication Date: 2005-01-25 Publisher: Three Rivers Press Release Date: 2005-01-25 Studio: Three Rivers Press
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Editorial Reviews: Like a lot of young people in the 1970s, Mark Bittner took the path of the “dharma bum.” When the counterculture faded, Mark held on, seeking shelter in the nooks and crannies of San Francisco’s fabled bohemian neighborhood, North Beach. While living on the eastern slope of Telegraph Hill, he made a magical discovery: a flock of wild parrots. In this unforgettable story, Bittner recounts how he became fascinated by the birds and patiently developed friendships with them that would last more than six years. When a documentary filmmaker comes along to capture the phenomenon on film, the story takes a surprising turn, and Bittner’s life truly takes flight. “A fascinating love story with wings.” —Boston Herald “[A] charming memoir. For devoted birders everywhere.” —Reader’s Digest, Editor’s Choice “[An] inspirational saga of one man finding his life’s meaning in the most serendipitous way.” —San Jose Mercury News “Instructive, surprising, sweet.” —Gary Snyder, author of Turtle Island and Mountains and Rivers Without End
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: wild parrots Comment: I bought this boook for my Mother, she liked the book but feels it was a script from the tv program that he did also all the pictures in the book were black and white... why bother putting them in there ??? Customer Rating: Summary: WASN'T CLEAR THAT THERE WAS A BOOK AND DVD. Comment: WAS DISSAPOINTED AS I THOUGHT I WAS ORDERING THE DVD AND GOT THE BOOK INSTEAD. Customer Rating: Summary: portrays the beautiful video pertaining to the title Comment: My friends love this video about these remarkable parrouts and their lives in a special place. I bought this book for them as it portrays the specil qualities of the video and more Customer Rating: Summary: A Love Story...with Wings Comment: I am still in the midst of reading this book, but have also viewed the documentary. It is a wonderful story filled with love, adventure, and discovery. I recommend this book to all nature and animals lovers. Customer Rating: Summary: Really good book Comment: This book was recommended to me by someone whose taste in books I questioned. However, I must say this is a well-written, fascinating book. For animals lovers, in particular, you will truly enjoy this story. More Reviews