{"title":"Stacey O'Brien","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the author category of Stacey O'Brien, an enchanting voice in the world of \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e. Best known for her heartwarming book \u003cstrong\u003eWesley: The Story of a Remarkable Owl\u003c\/strong\u003e, Stacey takes readers on a captivating journey through her deeply personal experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStacey O'Brien, a biologist and animal behaviourist, brings a unique perspective to her writing. Her passion for wildlife, coupled with her scientific background, enables her to weave touching narratives that resonate with animal lovers and readers seeking inspirational stories alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eWesley\u003c\/strong\u003e, Stacey chronicles her extraordinary relationship with an owl she cared for from a young age. This memoir not only illuminates the bonds between humans and animals but also offers insightful reflections on life, survival, and love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the magic of Stacey O'Brien's writing in this collection, where her gift for storytelling will surely leave a lasting impression. Whether you're an avid reader of memoirs or simply exploring a new genre, Stacey O'Brien's works promise to deliver a heartfelt and memorable reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wesley-by-stacey-obrien-9781741669305","title":"Wesley","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen biologist Stacey O'Brien met a four-day-old baby barn owl, little did she know that this fateful encounter would turn into an astonishing 19-year saga. With nerve damage in one wing, the owlet had no hope of surviving on his own in the wild. O'Brien was immediately smitten, promising to care for the helpless owlet and give him a permanent home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith both a tender heart and a scientist's eye, O'Brien records his life from a helpless ball of fuzz to a playful, clumsy adolescent to a gorgeous, gold-and-white adult owl with a heart-shaped face. Their bond deepens as she discovers Wesley's outsize personality, subtle emotions, and playful nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen O'Brien develops her own life-threatening illness, the biologist is rescued from death by the insistent love and courage of this wild animal. \u003ci\u003eWesley\u003c\/i\u003e is a thoroughly engaging, heart-warming, often funny story of a complex, emotional, non-human being capable of reason, play, and, most important, love and loyalty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46534316720364,"sku":"9781741669305","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2594733482808.jpg?v=1749426025"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/stacey-obrien.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}