I’m thrilled to announce that our next Book Club Girl on Airradio show will feature New York Times bestselling author, Irene Pepperberg. The show, on this coming Friday, January 30th at 3PM EST time, is held in conjunction with Books-a-Million bookstores, where Alex & Me is the pet book club pick of January. So welcome to all the BAM customers who will be calling in and you are all invited too!
Alex & Meis the heartwarming story of the world’s smartest parrot and his trainer who together revealed the secret world of animal intelligence. When Alex died in 2007, he was eulogized by Diane Sawyer on Good Morning America. Obituaries ran in the New York Times, on CNN and "All Things Considered." An outpouring of emails and cards arrived from total strangers. In tributes normally reserved for celebrities, the death of Alex touched the nation. The precocious African Gray parrot—working Irene Pepperberg—had rocked the scientific establishment with shocking feats of intelligence from his walnut-sized brain. Yet it is their lesser-known emotional connection that really touches the heart. Alex & Meis the profound story of their work and their 30-year friendship. You can browse inside the book here.
“Sometimes a single Individual changes the world, even if it is a parrot.”
—Frans de Waal, author of Our Inner Ape.
Be sure to tune in to the show with Irene Pepperberg this Friday, January 30th at 3 PM EST where we’ll be discussing the book, her life and work with Alex and the reaction she’s received since the book came out. Set a reminder for the show here. Call in at the usual number: 347-945-6149. The first three people to comment here with questions for Irene will receive a signed copy of the book.
Hi Irene,
I gave copies of your book out at Christmas to friends/family that I knew would enjoy your book, because of their love for and about animals. Although I have yet to read this book myself....I just know it is a great read! My question and I apologize if this is addressed in the book, yet after Alex did you get another type of bird for a "pet" or did you get a four legged "pet"? If you did get another pet, are you using the findings that you uncovered with Alex in your new relationship? How so?
Thanks so much for writing your book and I am looking forward to your interview!!!
All the best to you,
Darby
darbyscloset at yahoo dot com
Posted by: Darby Lohrding | January 25, 2009 at 12:24 AM
I'll be there! I can't wait to hear more about Alex.
Thanks so much!
Posted by: Julie P. | January 25, 2009 at 07:34 AM
Ooops! I forgot a question.
How did Alex most touch your life?
What is your fondest memory of Alex?
Were you surprised at the response to Alex's death?
Posted by: Julie P. | January 25, 2009 at 07:36 AM
Wow, i'd love to have this if I'm not to late, thank you.
Posted by: Sandra | January 25, 2009 at 08:43 AM
Forgot my questions too. How did Alex die? Wasn't he young for his species? Can anything you learned from working with him be used in future, or is it now?
Posted by: Sandra | January 25, 2009 at 08:44 AM
Even if it is too late I thought I would still ask a question of the author.
What was your most lasting memory of Alex? Would you get another bird again? Or no animal at all? Or one of the four legged animal and why?
Posted by: Susan | January 25, 2009 at 09:03 PM
This is such a great site! I'm going to link to my own blog (in case someone wants to read someone with talent haha) - and I'd love the chance to talk with you sometime about your success! Thanks so much!
Rachel
Posted by: BookWormz | January 26, 2009 at 12:48 PM
One more thing - I tagged and awarded you on my blog! Prob. not your thing, but if you're interested - check out my blog:
http://bookwormzreader.blogspot.com/2009/01/ive-been-tagged-and-awarded.html Thank you!
Posted by: BookWormz | January 26, 2009 at 07:19 PM