Alex & Me: How a Scientist and a Parrot Discovered a Hidden World of Animal Intelligenceand Formed a Deep Bond in the Process

Alex \x26amp; Me\x26nbsp;<\/em>is the remarkable true story of an extraordinary relationship between psychologist\x26nbsp;Irene M. Pepperberg and Alex, an African Grey parrot who proved scientists and accepted wisdom wrong by demonstrating an astonishing ability to communicate and understand complex ideas. A\x26nbsp;New York Times\x26nbsp;<\/em>bestseller and selected as one of\x26nbsp;the paper\x26#8217;s\x26nbsp;critic\x26#8217;s\x26nbsp;<\/em>Top Ten Books of the Year,\x26nbsp;Alex \x26amp; Me\x26nbsp;<\/em>is much more that the story of an incredible scientific breakthrough. It\x26#8217;s a poignant love story and an affectionate remembrance of Pepperberg\x26#8217;s irascible, unforgettable, and always surprising best friend.<\/p>