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

One woman’s wonderfully codependent relationship with her dog—and what he taught her about chosen family and the rewards of motherhood.“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

Meant to be a last-minute anniversary gift for her then boyfriend (and now husband), the wild vizsla puppy named Harlow turns out to be the best snap decision twenty-year-old Taylor ever makes—and the beginning of the most epic friendship she ever has. As Taylor’s resistance to traditional adulthood grows, Harlow becomes the perfect companion for her eccentricities.Taylor’s twenties led her to the realization that life is too short to spend your days in a crate (or a cubicle), that parks are meant to be enjoyed, and most importantly, that she wants to be a mom. But really, isn’t she one already?Birdie & Harlow is a tribute to the many expressions of modern motherhood. Taylor’s story reminds all of us that life will surprise you, and that families come in every shape and size.