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

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

Like a lot of young people in the 1970s, Mark Bittner took the path of the â€œdharma bum.â€ When the counterculture faded, Mark held on, seeking shelter in the nooks and crannies of San Franciscoâ€™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 Bittnerâ€™s life truly takes flight.

â€œA fascinating love story with wings.â€ â€”Boston Herald

â€œ[A] charming memoir. For devoted birders everywhere.â€ â€”Readerâ€™s Digest, Editorâ€™s Choice

â€œ[An] inspirational saga of one man finding his lifeâ€™s meaning in the most serendipitous way.â€ â€”San Jose Mercury News

â€œInstructive, surprising, sweet.â€ â€”Gary Snyder, author of Turtle Island and Mountains and Rivers Without End

Country	USA
Author	Mark Bittner
Binding	Paperback
Brand	Broadway Books
EAN	9781400081707
Edition	Reprint
Feature	Great product!
ISBN	140008170X
Label	Broadway Books
Manufacturer	Broadway Books
MPN	9781400081707
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	304
PartNumber	9781400081707
PublicationDate	2005-01-25
Publisher	Broadway Books
ReleaseDate	2005-01-25
SKU	NEW-COMMON-54993
Studio	Broadway Books

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