Birdie & Harlow

"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 ofonewoman's 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 Wolfe's case, it's 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 evermakes-andthe beginning of the most epic friendship she everhas. As Wolfe's resistance to 9-5's and traditional adulthood grows, Harlow becomes the perfect companion for her eccentricities in a world that thrives on conformity. Wolfe's twenties-full of pitfalls and surprises, sad days and silver linings-led 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. Taylor's story reminds all of us that life will surprise you and that families should come in every shape and size.