“The best of love stories between two intelligent beings, told (by the human) with good humor and remarkable insights into the mind of an owl—I couldn’t put it down.”
—Donald Kroodsma, Ph.D., professor emeritus at University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and author of The Singing Life of Birds
“Wesley will make you wonder if owls are not at least as wise as humans and as capable of compassion. Wesley the Owl will stretch your notions about the limits of interspecies communication and love. It will entertain, delight and, finally, cause you to weep. Guaranteed.”
—Sam Keen, author of Sightings: Extraordinary Encounters with Ordinary Birds
“Stacey O’Brien tells the intriguing story of how her life was changed and rearranged when she attempted to tame and raise Wesley—a barn owl. She shows us how she was ultimately repaid with his love and devotion, and given glimpses into the mind of an animal that has an unexpected ability to understand human language and to communicate. Fascinating!”
—Stanley Coren, psychologist and author of How Dogs Think and Why Does My Dog Act That Way?
“From wingtip to wingtip, Wesley the Owl will open your heart to feathered wisdom. And you will learn some astonishing facts about birds and other creatures from a compassionate scientist dedicated to saving lives.”
—Don Höglund, DVM, author of Nobody’s Horses
“With an eye for detail not often seen in books about animals Stacey O’Brien tells her fascinating story with great passion. This wonderful, enchanting book makes one understand that the bond we have with animals goes beyond the ‘norm’ of dogs and cats and can cross over to all of nature. Wesley the Owl is a true testament that love comes in many shapes, sizes, fur and feathers.”
—Randy Grim, author of Miracle Dog, subject of The Man Who Talks to Dogs
“Stacey O’Brien’s relationship with an unreleaseable Barn Owl spanned almost two decades, and she tells their story of mutual devotion with an irresistible combination of empathy, humor and keen observation. Wesley the Owl captivated me from the first page…it is a beautiful, inspiring book.”
—Suzie Gilbert, Wildlife Rehabilitator and author of Hawk Hill