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Birdy

By: William Wharton
Narrated by: Jim Colby, James Yaegashi
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This masterful National Book Award winner explores the shattering effects of war on the human mind.

Growing up, Birdy dreams of flying like a bird and shares these fantasies with his best friend, Al. Years later, World War II sends both men to hospitals - Al for physical wounds and Birdy for psychological trauma. When Birdy falls into a catatonic state, it is Al who tries to pull him out.

©1978 William Wharton (P)2008 Recorded Books

Accolades & Awards

National Book Award
1980
Literary Fiction National Book Award Psychological Fiction Genre Fiction Metaphysical & Visionary

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Critic reviews

  • National Book Award, First Novel, 1980

"A writer's triumph and a reader's delight." (Toni Morrison)
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The story keeps you engaged and I learned more than I will ever need about canaries.

Oddball story

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The ending was puzzling and unsatisfactory. I don't need conclusive or happily-ever-after endings but, for me, this ending didn't give with the rest of the story.

Interesting information and good research re life and mating habits of birds

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