Enslaved by Ducks: How One Man Went from Head of the Household to Bottom of the Pecking Order
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.86 (914 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B06XYHSNP4 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 591 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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The Perfect Gift for Anyone Who has Pet Birds; or Who Raises Chickens, Geese, or Ducks; or who Just Loves Animals! Anne P. Mitchell I LOVE this book!! It is very funny, and sweet, and extremely well-written. I've given it as a gift to several bird lovers that I know (I'm not specifically a bird lover, but I *am* an animal lover).This book makes a great gift for anybody who loves birds (pet birds, barnyard fowl, or wild birds), and while you're at it, get a copy for yourself - you'll be glad you did.. C. Dickens said TOTALLY LOVED THIS VERY FUNNY BOOK. I didn't buy this book from Amazon. I got it "TOTALLY LOVED THIS VERY FUNNY BOOK" according to C. Dickens. I didn't buy this book from Amazon. I got it 2nd hand at a book fair years ago and LOVED it from the first page. It is one of the most delightful, truly funny books I've ever read and I recommend it to everybody, even people who are not animal lovers. I didn't realize until just now that Tarte has written other books, so I am now going to devour them.. nd hand at a book fair years ago and LOVED it from the first page. It is one of the most delightful, truly funny books I've ever read and I recommend it to everybody, even people who are not animal lovers. I didn't realize until just now that Tarte has written other books, so I am now going to devour them.. Melissa Ann Colby said Bravo Bob Tarte. Bravo to Bob and Linda. This is a beautiful book about rescue animals and not so easy-care pets. The compassion of this pair of humans is clear. I also appreciate the honesty and sorrow on the death of beloved pets included in this book. I am confined to a tiny studio apartment and can only accommodate one pet at a time. Bob and Linda helped me feel the wonder of space and the joy/difficulties of caring for multiple animals.BRAVO This is a great
Whether commiserating with Bob over the fate of those who are slaves to their animals or regarding his story as a cautionary tale about the rigors of animal ownership, listeners on both sides of the fence have found Tarte's story of his chaotic squawking household irresistible - and irresistibly funny.. His life of quiet serenity vanished, and he unwittingly became a servant to a relentlessly demanding family. "They dumbfounded him, controlled and teased him, took their share of his flesh, stole his heart" (Kirkus Reviews). She wanted a rabbit, which seemed innocuous enough until the bunny chewed through their electrical wiring. And that was just the beginning. Then Bob married Linda. Before long, Bob found himself constructing cages, buying feed, clearing duck waste, and spoon-feeding a menagerie of furry and feathery residents. When Bob Tarte bought a house in rural Michigan, he was counting on a tranquil haven