Penguin Bloom

The odd little bird who saved a family: The award-winning, international bestselling sensation
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In Penguin Bloom by Cameron Bloom and Bradley Trevor Greive, the story follows a family's emotional journey after a life-changing accident leaves Sam, a wife and mother, paralysed. The arrival of an injured magpie chick, named Penguin, brings unexpected joy and healing to the Bloom family's lives. This memoir beautifully captures themes of resilience, hope, and the transformative power of nature and love.
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This heartwarming memoir may appeal to you if you enjoy stories of resilience and healing. It follows a family's journey through adversity, beautifully illustrated with photographs, as they find hope and connection with a unique and spirited magpie.

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Penguin Bloom

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Penguin Bloom is a unique journey of recovery and an extraordinary celebration of life, featuring Cameron Bloom's exceptional photographs and a captivating narrative by New York Times bestselling author Bradley Trevor Greive. Penguin the Magpie is a global social media sensation with over 113k followers on Instagram. People the world over have fallen in love with the stunning and deeply personal images of this rescued bird and her human family.

But there is far more to Penguin's story than meets the eye. This is a true story of hope and courage. It begins with a shocking accident, in which Cameron's wife, Sam, suffers a near-fatal fall that leaves her paralysed and deeply depressed. Into their lives comes Penguin, an injured magpie chick abandoned after she fell from her nest.

Penguin's rescue and the incredible joy and strength she gives Sam and all those who helped her survive demonstrate that, however bleak things seem, compassion, friendship, and support can come from unexpected quarters, ensuring there are always better days ahead.

This plucky little magpie reminds us all that, no matter how lost, fragile, or damaged we feel, accepting the love of others and loving them in return will help to make us whole.

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Penguin Bloom is a heartfelt memoir about a family dealing with adversity after an accident leaves Sam Bloom paralysed. The arrival of an injured magpie named Penguin brings unexpected healing and hope. Reviewers praise its emotional depth and tender portrayal of resilience, highlighting the inspirational aspect of the family's journey and the bond with the magpie.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780733334948

Publisher: ABC Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 March 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: ABC Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 752g

Pages: 208

About the Author

CAMERON BLOOM began his career as a surf photographer at the age of 15. Since then his editorial and travel images have featured in numerous international publications includingΒ Vogue,Β Harper's BazaarΒ andΒ the New York Times. Cam is also the recipient of the GQ Creative Force Award in 2018. BRADLEY TREVOR GREIVE AM was born in Tasmania and became a global publishing sensation after the release of The Blue Day Book in 2000; the former paratrooper has since sold more than 30 million books in 115 countries. BTG is also television presenter for wildlife programs on Animal Planet and Netflix, and leads frontline conservation efforts on every continent. In 2014 BTG was awarded the Order of Australia for his service to literature and wildlife conservation and, in 2016, he was formally adopted by the Deisheetaan clan of Alaska's Native American Tlingit people.Β 

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