Alex & me

This book tells the story of Irene M. Pepperberg and her African Grey parrot, Alex, who together challenged conventional wisdom about animal intelligence.

Alex, with a brain the size of a shelled walnut, could add, sound out words, understand concepts like bigger, smaller, more, fewer, and none, and even invented the concept of zero.

The book is a poignant love story and an affectionate remembrance of Pepperberg’s irascible and unforgettable best friend.

It also details Pepperberg’s struggles with academia, personal hardships, and the groundbreaking scientific achievements made through her research with Alex.